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Vintage chrochet with friends
Vintage crochet with Friends
11 Apr 2024 | 10:00am - 2:30pm

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

Foyer
Special Collections Reading Room
Stacks
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Workshops and seminars
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Vintage Crochet Wokrshops Whats On
Vintage crochet workshop - Tuesday 9 April 2024
09 Apr 2024 | 10:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Foyer
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Workshops and seminars
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Women in the Assembly

James Whitelock, Tom Bass sculpture of the winged figure of Ethos representing the spirit of the community, Civic Square, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 1962, (detail), nla.gov.au/nla.obj-147709655

Panel discussion: A woman's place is in the... Assembly!
07 Apr 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Conference Room
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Whats On Dr Christina Thompson Fellowships

Part of Letter of Pomare II, King of Tahiti, 1806 (detail), nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1813553

Palapala: a story of reading, writing, and books with Dr Christina Thompson
26 Mar 2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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.

Online
Theatre
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Talks and ideas
Fellowship talk
Watercolour image of two pardalotes
Nature Journaling Workshop
20 Mar 2024 | 10:30am - 12:30pm

Nature journaling is a wonderful way to document the natural world around you and learn more about it at the same time.

Friends of the Library
Friends Lounge
Friends of the Library event
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Workshop
Canberra Day with Mat Trinca
Canberra Day Oration 2024: Dr Mat Trinca
12 Mar 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly presented the 2024 Canberra Day Oration.

Theatre
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Enlighten 2024 at the Library
Enlighten 2024 at the Library
01 - 09 Mar 2024 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Our Enlighten community picnic was back in 2024. Once again, we extended our opening hours on the Friday and Saturday evenings between 1 and 11 March with free activities for all ages running on our Podium and in our Foyer.

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Enlighten
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Larry Brandy Aboriginal Storytelling
Aboriginal story telling with Larry Brandy
09 Mar 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

As part of our Enlighten Festival program, Wiradjuri man Larry Brandy invited children to become kangaroos, emus or hunters while learning about traditional Aboriginal culture.

Foyer
Books and authors
Enlighten
For kids and families
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Larry Brandy Aboriginal Storytelling
Aboriginal story telling with Larry Brandy
08 Mar 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

As part of our Enlighten Festival program, Wiradjuri man Larry Brandy invited children to become kangaroos, emus or hunters while learning about traditional Aboriginal culture.

Foyer
Books and authors
Enlighten
For kids and families
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courageous kids Stephanie Owen Reeder
Live reading of Courageous Kids with author Stephanie Owen Reeder
02 Mar 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

As part of our Enlighten Festival program, local children's author Stephanie Owen Reeder presented a live reading from her latest book, Courageous Kids and Their Amazing Adventures.

Foyer
Books and authors
Enlighten
For kids and families
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Kathy Weeden Phonobet Whats On
Live reading of Phonobet with author Kathy Weeden
01 Mar 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

As part of our Enlighten Festival program, join local children's author Kathy Weeden for a live reading of her picture book Phonobet.

Foyer
Books and authors
Enlighten
For kids and families
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Eleanor Witcombe portrait

Eleanor Witcombe portrait, 1950, NLA MS 7739, Box 32, nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2724792

Eleanor Witcombe: Her brilliant career with Dr Eleanor Hogan
29 Feb 2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dr Eleanor Hogan presented a lecture on her 2023 National Library Fellowship research into the brilliant career of award-winning dramatist and scriptwriter Eleanor Witcombe.

Online
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Fellowship talk

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