Dr Samuel White discussed his recent Fellowship research focused on the historical use of military call-outs and the decision-making processes behind deploying troops in Australia.

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly presented the 2026 Canberra Day Oration.

Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia presented a free webinar to seriously level up students' research game!

ArtsNational Canberra and Susan Kay-Williams presented a lecture exploring the fascinating history of how dyes were discovered and produced up to the 18th century.

We invited you to experience our 2026 Enlighten projection, The Page Turner by local artists Eleanor and Giovanni.

Canberra Writers Festival and author Natasha Brown presented a special In Conversation event focused on her bold, new novel Universality.

Artists Eleanor and Giovanni in conversation with Enlighten Creative Director Adam Deuisen, as they discussed their artistic practice and inspirations.

Dr Sylvia Martin, in conversation with Frank Bongiorno, launched her new book about prominent Australian artists Eirene Mort and Nora Kate Weston, and their incredible 60-year creative partnership.

Award winning animators and artists Eleanor & Giovanni presented a workshop for children based on their Enlighten Festival 2026 illumination The Page Turner, created for the National Library.

Julie Gough discussed her recent Fellowship research focusing on colonial collections and their role in shaping Tasmanian Aboriginal histories.

Professor Lorna Hutson examined early modern legal and poetic texts to explore the concept of England's 'island nationhood'.

The Friends of the Library delved into the Library's 2025 Treasures Gallery refresh.