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Whats On Dr Melanie Duckwroth

Christobel Shepley (Mattingley) in Children's Library, 1953, Papers of Christobel Mattingley, MS Acc21.014, Box 62, nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2708284

Christobel Mattingley: Life, worlds, words with Dr Melanie Duckworth
18 Apr 2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dr Melanie Duckworth presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into award-winning Australian children's author Christobel Mattingley’s manuscripts, papers, and published works.

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ATDW_Deadly Dialogues
Deadly Dialogues: Joe Williams and Alethea Beetson
17 Apr 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Joe Williams and Dr Alethea Beetson in conversation as part of our Deadly Dialogues series.

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Theatre
First Australians
Deadly dialogues
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Vintage Crochet Workshops Whats On Image
Vintage crochet workshop - Saturday 13 April 2024
13 Apr 2024 | 10:00am - 1:30pm

It's hip to be granny square! This hands-on crochet crafting session explored vintage designs and techniques.

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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. 

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Special Collections Reading Room
Stacks
Friends of the Library event
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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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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.

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Whats On Dr Christina Thompson Fellowships

Pomare King of Tahiti and Mr. Youl, Letter 1806 Dec., 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.

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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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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.

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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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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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