June kicks off with free Reconciliation Day events at the Library including guided exhibition tours and an introduction to our First Nations family history resources. Later in the month library and film lovers can join us for a free screening, plus we have plenty of insightful talks and ideas on offer.
 

We want to connect with peoples of diverse Pacific and South Sea Islander heritage living in Australia. 

The National Foundation for Australian Women presents Justice Verity McWilliam reflecting on her life and work.

Learn about 2026 National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Samuel White's research into the historical use of military call-outs and the decision-making processes behind deploying troops in Australia.

In this workshop, Writing the Book Only You Can Write, participants will be introduced to a unique and accessible approach to writing their personal story. 

The Library was established under the National Library Act 1960, which defines the Library's role, corporate governance and financial management framework.

Our aim is to ensure Australians have access to a national collection of library material to enhance learning, knowledge creation, enjoyment and understanding of Australian life and society.

The National Library of Australia is seeking donations for an ambitious project to bring the manuscript collections of twenty Australian women writers to Trove for the very first time.

This year, we seek your support for an ambitious project to bring the voices and stories of over twenty Australian women writers to Trove for the very first time.