Martie Lowenstein presented a lecture on her 2023 National Folk Fellowship research about Wendy Lowenstein's significant contribution to the development of the folk movement in Australia and her year-long oral history collecting trip in 1969.

Dive into two of the earliest English publications to feature Australian flowers and the stunning images they contain.

Children aged 8 to 15 years of age were invited to join artKids for a comic drawing workshop during the school holidays.

Associate Professor Deane Williams presented a lecture on his 2023 National Library Fellowship research about how Ron Maslyn Williams – filmmaker, photographer, writer, musician and radio playwright – became one of Australia’s post-Second World War cultural innovators.

Dr Alice Garner presented a lecture on her 2023 National Library Fellowship research on the life of Mavis Robertson.

Not sure where to start your research? Stuck somewhere along the way? Ask a Librarian.

Dr Guy Hansen, National Library Director of Exhibitions, discussed memorable AFL and NRL finals, and what makes a great grand final, with special guests Nick Richardson and Melanie Dinjaski.

Michael Winkler discussed his latest book Grimmish with local Canberra author Beejay Silcox.

Twitchers rejoice as a new book showcasing the sketches and paintings of master bird painter William T. Cooper is set for release by NLA Publishing.

We are blooming with events for you to attend this October.