Where are the women in the story of Australia? Our partnership with She Shapes History brings an exciting event series exploring the often-under-recognised women’s stories in Australia’s history. The second event looks into the women the law went looking for, the women the papers turned into cautionary tales, and the women whose absence from the record is itself the story.
 

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia presents an evening of compelling debate, as six of Australia’s premier academics argue for and against the state of Australian politics.

For the third-year running, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia presents the Great Student Debate as students from across Australia argue for and against the state of Australian politics.

ArtsNational Canberra and Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff present a lecture focusing on the Dutch Golden Age, using six paintings to explore the art, cities, landscapes and society of 17th century Netherlands.

We joined the Friends of the National Library and the ACT branch of the Australian Garden History Society for their annual joint lecture, as they present Professor Tim Entwisle to discuss the extraordinary diversity of the humble oak.

We joined First Nations artist and musician Wallabindi for an uplifting evening of music, storytelling and connection.

The National Foundation for Australian Women presented Karen Viggers reflecting on her life and work.

Discover how one of the Library's magnificent medieval treasures was created by hand. Gemma Black guides you through the process in this public lecture sponsored by the Friends of the National Library.

Services Australia delivered a practical and informative session on how to recognise the warning signs of a scam, protect your personal information and respond with confidence if something doesn’t seem right.

The Australian National University, Canberra Astronomical Society and the Library's Lilia Walsh invited you to attend a public observing night at Mount Stromlo Observatory.

The Library's Dr Barbara Lemon joined esteemed oral historians, Dr Shirleene Robinson AM, MC Trey and Dr Barry York for a conversation about lessons on humanity, memory and the art of listening.

Dr Joy McCann presented her recent Fellowship research, focusing on Dr Isobel Bennett’s experiences as a trail-blazing female scientist in the mid-20th century.