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Story Dogs on Sunday
25 Oct 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm

*Cancelled* Come along on the last Sunday of each month for a paw-sitive reading experience with the Story Dogs program.

Kids and families
Foyer
Storytime
Education/learning
For kids and families
Cancelled
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Wheelchair accessible
Colourful illustration of different bird species in a park
Book launch: Bird Park
07 Nov 2026 | 10:00am - 11:00am

Celebrate the launch of one of NLA Publishing's newest children’s books Bird Park, with a morning of stories and wildlife encounters.

Kids and families
Foyer
Podium
Books and authors
Book launch
Storytime
Education/learning
For kids and families
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Assistance animals welcome
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Wheelchair accessible
Georgina Chadderton, wearing a yellow cap and shirt and a pink jacket is pictured in deep thought, holding a pencil to their mouth. Alongside the image is the book cover for the graphic novel Oh Brother.
Drawing with Georgina Chadderton
15 Nov 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Library is celebrating comics and graphic storytelling all weekend from 13 - 15 November. On Sunday join South Australian graphic novelist and author Georgina Chadderton for a hands-on comic adventure! Highly recommended for ages 7+.

Kids and families
Primary school students
NLA Bookshop
Books and authors
Bookshop event
For kids and families
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Assistance animals welcome
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Wheelchair accessible
Illustration of a paddle steamer boat on a river with a large pelican in the top left corner, and people digging in the dirt on shore
Book launch: Paddle Steamer Pearl
21 Nov 2026 | 10:00am - 11:15am

Celebrate the launch of one of NLA Publishing's newest children’s books Paddle Steamer Pearl, with a morning of stories, craft and wooden boat races!

Kids and families
Foyer
Podium
Books and authors
Book launch
Storytime
Education/learning
For kids and families
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Assistance animals welcome
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Wheelchair accessible
A collage featuring children engaged in a classroom activity alongside a collection of children's book covers by Leigh Hobbs, and a portrait of the author, Leigh Hobbs, holding one of his books and standing next to a large illustration of his character Mr. Badger.
Children's Workshop: Creating a Character with Leigh Hobbs
21 Nov 2026 | 10:30am - 11:30am

Young artists will create their very own characters with Leigh Hobbs, Australian Children’s Laureate, author and artist, creator of the Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and Mr Chicken books, in this exciting workshop at The National Library of Australia. 

Book lovers
High school students
Kids and families
Primary school students
Conference Room
For kids and families
Workshop
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Assistance animals welcome
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Wheelchair accessible
Book cover for 'Dancing Shadows' by Hon. Frederica Lupe'uluvia Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita, featuring an illustrated seated woman and girl, alongside a photo of the author wearing glasses and traditional attire.
Sharing Culture: 'Dancing Shadows' Author Read-Aloud with Hon. Frederica Tuita of Tonga
12 Feb 2027 | 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Join us for a very special author read-aloud. Hon. Frederica Lupe‘uluiva Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita will read her beautiful book 'Dancing Shadows', published by Twinnies Publishing.

Culturally active
Kids and families
Library professionals
Teachers and Educators
Online
Author talk
Education/learning
For kids and families

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