There is magic and possibility when people gather to be entertained, challenged, moved, transported or uplifted by a story told in real time, through sound and movement.

Special guests held a conversation about their own stories around migration, and how our country can best recognise the extraordinary contribution of migrants to contemporary Australia.

Telling Lives is a captivating anthology of these lectures, featuring contributions from 17 renowned authors.

Find out how to get started with your family history research and how the Library can help along the way.

Peter Crowley and ABC National Affairs Correspondent Melissa Clarke discussed Crowley's debut book, Townsend of the Ranges.

A lively evening of discussion and debate as we explored the power of social media to bring us together or tear us apart.

A dedicated space for readers to view and research material from the Library's special collections.

Facilities, staff support and additional privileges for readers who are undertaking advanced research.

We are grateful to our donors who generously gave over $320,000 to help make our election ephemera collection available to the world on Trove. Your support will allow us to share the vivid story of our Australian democracy.

Read about how author Tess Scholfield-Peters explored her grandfather's early life as a teenager fleeing Nazi Germany in her new book 'Dear Mutzi'.