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.

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.

The Friends of the National Library of Australia will present their annual collection viewing event formerly known as White Gloves.

Christabel Blackman and Jeremy Thomas discussed Christabel's book, Charles & Barbara Blackman: A Decade of Art and Love.

Dr Burcu Cevik-Compiegne presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into uncovering different forms of life writing produced in Australia following the Labour Migration Scheme between Turkey and Australia in 1967.

The Canberra Writers Festival was back for another year with a weekend of all things books and writing.

Dr Caren Florance presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into artists' books (books made by artists as art).

We joined musician Kasey Chambers to celebrate the release of her book Just Don't Be a D**khead and Other Profound Things I've Learnt.