Join Prof John Morrissey for a discussion about his recent Fellowship research focused on the environmental writing of renowned Australian poet and author Judith Wright.

*Booked out*

Susannah Fullerton OAM, President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia will deliver a public lecture marking the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.

To celebrate his latest book What a Ripper! 60 everyday objects that shaped Australia, Tim Ross is being joined on stage by one of the designers featured in the book, Mary Featherston.

Join us for a paw-sitive reading experience with the  Story Dogs program.

Join Professor Helen Ennis as she discusses her extensive writing on the work of Australian women photographers.

Will your mind be changed? Join us for the Great Debate and the Great Student Debate during Social Sciences Week 2025.

Join Clare Hallifax for a teacher professional development workshop along with educators and curators from the National Library of Australia.

Award-winning author Christos Tsiolkas delivers the 2025 Ray Mathew Lecture, exploring the idea of 'Fence-sitting', and its place in the modern world.

Join us for a special book launch event for Robert Macklin's definitive biography of Charles Weston.

Join Dr Chris Carter and the Friends of the National Library for an enlightening talk about how water is essential for human survival.

Join us for a paw-sitive reading experience with the  Story Dogs program.

Exploring early modern maps with cartographic historian, Chet Van Duzer.