Where are the women in the story of Australia? Our new partnership with She Shapes History brings an exciting event series exploring the often-under-recognised women’s stories in Australia’s history. 

A little-known chapter of Australia’s past is that the convict settlement at Port Jackson became the first British port in the Pacific. Following his 2025 lecture at the Library, maritime historian Chris Maxworthy returns to expand on his research.

This award-winning documentary tells the story of two tenacious Nairobi women who decide to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a vibrant cultural hub. 

The National Library is proud to participate in Reconciliation Day. Join one of our expert curators for a free guided tour of our major exhibition Wangka Wakanutja.

The National Library is proud to participate in Reconciliation Day. Join us for an introduction to the First Nations family history resources we offer.

Join us in reading 'Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller' on the 27 May!

We learnt about the Future Library (2014-2114) project—a hundred-year literary artwork and one of the most internationally acclaimed long-term cultural projects of our time. Curator and producer Anne Beate Hovind appeared in conversation with Kathryn Favelle.

ArtsNational Canberra and Zara Fleming presented a lecture focusing on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas.

Dr Matthew Lamb presented his recent Fellowship research on Frank Moorhouse’s ‘archival imagination’, exploring how his methods shaped his work and identity. 

Canberra Writers Festival presented authors David Szalay, Susan Choi and Nigel Featherstone for a special night of conversation about their works and their writing lives.

Letters are for life. World-famous Ms Constance Spry's Letter Writing Service ran a creative workshop in celebration of the humble art of correspondence.

Letters are for life. World-famous Ms Constance Spry's Letter Writing Service ran a creative workshop in celebration of the humble art of correspondence.