Sita Sargeant launched her debut book, 'She Shapes History: Guided Walks and Stories About Great Australian Women'.

Maritime historian Chris Maxworthy explored early interactions of colonial Australia with Peru and Chile (1788-1810).

Renowned photographic historian Helen Ennis discussed her favourite images from these iconic artists. 

An immersive read-through of this new classic, followed by a hands-on crafting activity where children could collage their own horse. 

Tim Ross discussed the telling images he uncovered from public libraries that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes and home ownership.

In this interactive online learning session, students joined author Dianne Wolfer and illustrator Erica Wagner to learn how to make a book.

Tim Ross discussed the telling images he uncovered from public libraries that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes and home ownership.

*2nd event added due to popular demand*

Free webinar to get students thinking and ready to research.

We had a very paw-sitive reading experience with the Story Dogs program.

This special event explored some of the ways in which southern NSW community members have told and preserved their bushfire stories.

The Friends of the National Library invited Dianna Nixon of Music Theatre Projects Ltd to share her 9 year journey uncovering the life and work of the playwright, Millicent Armstrong.

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly presented the 2025 Canberra Day Oration.