The Friends of the National Library of Australia present an opportunity to question two of Australia’s most eminent and most productive historians.

Jelena Dokic was in conversation with Kathryn Favelle, Director of Reader Services at the National Library of Australia.

American cartographic expert Emeritus Professor Dennis Reinhartz discussed the exploration and charting of the Americas and the Pacific undertaken by the Spanish from the 15th to the 18th centuries with map collector, curator and author Emeritus Professor Robert Clancy.

School holidays craft workshop where children learnt some basic fibre crafts.

School holidays craft workshop where children learnt some basic fibre crafts.

Dr Melanie Duckworth presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into award-winning Australian children's author Christobel Mattingley’s manuscripts, papers, and published works.

Joe Williams and Dr Alethea Beetson in conversation as part of our Deadly Dialogues series.

It's hip to be granny square! This hands-on crochet crafting session explored vintage designs and techniques.

The Library celebrated the launch of Vintage Crochet from NLA Publishing with a week long program of creative connections. 

It's hip to be granny square! This was a hands-on crochet crafting session exploring vintage designs and techniques. Whether you're a crochet beginner or an expert, there's something for everyone to learn and enjoy in this interactive activity.

A panel discussion with former Members of the Legislative Assembly Annette Ellis (ALP), Giulia Jones (Canberra Liberals) and Caroline Le Couteur (The Greens) as they reflect on their experiences and the difference elected women make to ACT politics.

Dr Christina Thompson presented a lecture on her 2023 Creative Arts Fellowship research into what happened when writing arrived on the islands of the Pacific.