Science Week with Future You and the National Library of Australia.

ArtsNational Canberra and Tessa Boase present a lecture uncovering the intriguing story of women’s love affair with feathers and the brave eco‑feminists who fought to protect the birds.

In this workshop, participants learnt how to record their loved ones’ stories and preserve their voices for the future.

In this workshop, participants learnt how to record their loved ones’ stories and preserve their voices for the future.

We join bestselling Australian author Catherine DeVrye for a special presentation focused on her new book Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity.

The 2026 Kenneth Myer Lecture was delivered by Ronni Kahn AO, founder of leading food rescue charity, OzHarvest.

Join Dr Barbara Lemon, Bronwyn Ryan and Dr Scott McKinnon from the Library’s oral history team as they reflect on the process of compiling the extraordinary Australian COVID-19 collection.

The 2026 Kenneth Myer Lecture was delivered by Ronni Kahn AO, founder of leading food rescue charity, OzHarvest.

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and Ben Bowen present a lecture on the power of books, language and storytelling to strengthen culture and Community.

The National Foundation for Australian Women presented Alison Alder reflecting on her life and work.

Celebrate your love of stories this school holidays. In this session, participants explored Library spaces designed for sharing stories, including the Wangka Wakanutja exhibition and the Kids’ Corner in the Main Reading Room.

ArtsNational Canberra and Charlie Hall presented a lecture focusing on the ideas and culture of the Italian Renaissance, a phenomenon that emerged in the 15th century.