Straight from the Strait is a Torres Strait Island musical about the breaking of a world record. 

Celia Craig presented a lecture on her 2024 Creative Arts Fellowship research on the early life of teenage musical virtuoso and synesthete Dr Miriam Hyde.

Dr Bernadette Brennan presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into the archives of award-winning author and editor Drusilla Modjeska.

The National Library of Australia acknowledges First Australians as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and pays respect to Elders – past and present – and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We hold a diverse range of material, offering a rich interpretation of Australia's past and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

There's lots to see and do this August at the National Library.

Delve into our collections with our Research Librarians and uncover your family history.

Genevieve Jacobs AM delivered a presentation for The National Foundation for Australian Women and the Australian Women's Archives Program.

An exhibition preview event for Hopes & Fears: Australian Migration Stories.

Dr Tets Kimura presented a lecture on his 2023 National Library Fellowship research into how grief was experienced during the Asia-Pacific War in two different nations, Australia and Japan, and how it is identifiable in art and fashion.