It's hip to be granny square! This was a hands-on crochet crafting session exploring vintage designs and techniques. Whether you're a crochet beginner or an expert, there's something for everyone to learn and enjoy in this interactive activity.

National Library of Australia

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Library staff recently attended the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST), returning with new acquisitions, knowledge and connections.

Policy for the consumption of food and drink by visitors in the reading rooms and other public areas of the Library.

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The Volunteer Program offers you an opportunity to play an active role in supporting and promoting the work of the Library.

Explore letters written by Dorothy Richmond about her experience travelling to Europe with the 1924 Australian Olympic team.

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For centuries, explorers had been funded by their governments and by private investors to set out into unknown parts of the world. Many of these adventures were driven by the potential for profit and resources.

The Vryonis Collection is a comprehensive archive of around 1,600 books and periodicals on Byzantine history, art, literature, and the Greek Orthodox Church, along with its interactions with Islamic and Slavic cultures. Spanning languages such as English, Greek, Turkish, and more.