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Photo portrait of Dr Ken Henry AC

Dr Ken Henry AC

2025 Ann Moyal Lecture: Dr Ken Henry AC
11 Feb 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for the 2025 Ann Moyal Lecture presented by Dr Ken Henry AC.

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Online
Theatre
Talks and ideas
Flagship lecture
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A sepia group photo of the 10 young men in the Nowra softball team, including Frank Moorhouse. Photo-shopped onto the photo on the bottom right corner is a purple circle with white writing reading 'Friends event'

Frank Moorhouse [middle front], 1954, courtesy Matthew Lamb.

Author talk: Frank Moorhouse: Strange Paths with Matthew Lamb
12 Feb 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join the Friends of the National Library and biographer Matthew Lamb as he delves into young Frank Moorhouse's life.

Conference Room
Online
Books and authors
Author talk
Friends of the Library event
Photo of Helen Garner next to her new book The Season
Author talk: The Season with Helen Garner
20 Feb 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join Helen Garner in conversation with Beejay Silcox, as she discusses her new book The Season.

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Foyer
Theatre
Books and authors
Author talk
Booked out
Man, Gary Humpheries, wearing a suit with a stern expression
Canberra Day Oration 2025: Gary Humphries AO
12 Mar 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly present the 2025 Canberra Day Oration.

Online
Theatre
Talks and ideas
Black and white photograph of playwright Millicent Armstrong and two horses. On the bottom left corner a purple circle with white text reading 'Friends Event' has been photoshopped on.

Millicent Armstrong with horses at her Gunning property, courtesy Lucy Knight.

Discovering Millicent Armstrong with Dianna Nixon
19 Mar 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join the Friends of the National Library and Dianna Nixon as she shares with us her 9 year journey uncovering the life and work of the playwright, Millicent Armstrong.

Conference Room
Friends of the Library event
Talks and ideas
Orange and black stylised image of a house
The Australian Dream? with Tim Ross
04 Apr 2025 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Hear Tim Ross discuss the telling images he uncovered from public libraries that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes and home ownership.

Theatre
Talks and ideas

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