We celebrated the final days of our Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories exhibition, with our drop-in art and craft school holiday activity.

Local author Jenny Horsfield held a book signing event marking the release of her latest book.

Yule pick up a bargain this year at our Late night Christmas shopping at the National Library Bookshop!

The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) held their annual two-day conference at the National Library in 2024.

The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) conference keynote talk from Michael Visontay about Gabriel Wells, a New York bookseller who committed a crime against history.

The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) conference keynote talk with retired Australian and New Zealand rare books curators reflecting on their careers. 

Helen Ennis and journalist Alex Sloan discussed Ennis's latest book, Max Dupain: A Portrait.

Dr Nicholas Ferns presented a lecture on his 2024 National Library Fellowship research into the history of the relationship between Australia and the World Bank, with a particular focus on the connections between international finance and national development.

**Due to unforeseen circumstances this event was cancelled.**

Join author Kate Fitz-Gibbon for a book signing event marking the release of her work Our National Crisis: Violence Against Women & Children.

A fascinating panel discussion that explored the issues faced by Australian women with Indian heritage.

The Library and Story Dogs presented a family day to celebrate the launch of the National Library’s latest picture book, Dog Beach.