The 2026 Kenneth Myer Lecture will be delivered by Ronni Kahn AO, founder of leading food rescue charity, OzHarvest.

Join Dr Barbara Lemon, Bronwyn Ryan and Dr Scott McKinnon from the Library’s oral history team as they reflect on the process of compiling the extraordinary Australian COVID-19 collection.

*Booked out* The 2026 Kenneth Myer Lecture will be delivered by Ronni Kahn AO, founder of leading food rescue charity, OzHarvest.

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and Ben Bowen present a lecture on the power of books, language and storytelling to strengthen culture and Community.

The National Foundation for Australian Women presents Alison Alder reflecting on her life and work.

*Booked out* Celebrate your love of stories this school holidays. In this session, participants will explore Library spaces designed for sharing stories, including the Wangka Wakanutja exhibition and the Kids’ Corner in the Main Reading Room.

ArtsNational Canberra and Charlie Hall present a lecture focusing on the ideas and culture of the Italian Renaissance, a phenomenon that emerged in the 15th century.

Join poet Adrienne Eberhard and novelist Catherine de Saint Phalle for a special In Conversation event about their serendipitous collaboration on the French translation of Marie & Marie.

Dr Melanie Saward and the National Library Education team explored the inclusion of First Australians’ history and culture in the classroom.

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

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

Ahead of NAIDOC Week 2026 we celebrated Torres Strait Islander tradition and culture.