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An illustration of a woman in a yellow dress with a big hat, holding a gun

Gordon Ross, The woman behind the gun, 1911, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

Fashion, feathers and feminism: women's fight for change
18 Aug 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:45pm

ArtsNational Canberra and Tessa Boase present a lecture uncovering the intriguing story of women’s love affair with feathers and the brave eco‑feminists who fought to protect the birds.

Foyer
Theatre
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Poster portrait of various people from various fields of work
Inspiring role models in STEM
19 Aug 2026 | 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Science Week with Future You and the National Library of Australia.

Teachers and Educators
Online
Education/learning
Webinar
A woman with brown hair is seated at a table in a well-lit indoor setting, looking directly at the camera. In front of her are some documents and a white electronic device.

Dr Joy McCann

Dr Isobel Bennett and the secrets of Australia's seashores
20 Aug 2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dr Joy McCann presents her recent Fellowship research, focusing on Dr Isobel Bennett’s experiences as a trail-blazing female scientist in the mid-20th century.

Academics
Online
Theatre
Fellowship talk
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A black and white photo of a woman wearing headphones, operating a vintage audio recording or mixing console in a studio setting.

Mike Brown, Judy Bateman edits an interview, 1975, Australian Information Service photograph, nla.obj-136606131

The memory collectors: Conversations with oral historians
20 Aug 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The Library's Dr Barbara Lemon joins esteemed oral historians, Dr Shirleene Robinson AM, MC Trey and Dr Barry York for a conversation about lessons on humanity, memory and the art of listening.

Academics
First Australians
Online
Theatre
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Panel discussion
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An antique, detailed celestial globe illustration, featuring constellations, lines of latitude and longitude, and astronomical markings.

J. van, Loon (Johannes), Sitvs terrae circvlis coelestibvs circvndatae, 1611 - 1686, Netherlands, nla.obj-230729986

Curator talk at Mount Stromlo Public Astronomy Night
21 Aug 2026 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Australian National University, Canberra Astronomical Society and the Library's Lilia Walsh invite you to attend a public observing night at Mount Stromlo Observatory.

Offsite
Talks and ideas
Hands of a person holding a light blue smartphone in their hands against a dark background.

Image courtesy of Erik Mclean on Unsplash.

Scams awareness for our community
26 Aug 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Services Australia delivers a practical and informative session on how to recognise the warning signs of a scam, protect your personal information and respond with confidence if something doesn’t seem right.

Theatre
Talks and ideas
Seminar
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A collage of close-up sections of a colourful medieval manuscript

Catholic Church, Book of hours, circa 1400, nla.obj-156072948

Making of a medieval manuscript: from cover to cover
27 Aug 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discover how one of the Library's magnificent medieval treasures was created by hand. Gemma Black guides you through the process in this public lecture sponsored by the Friends of the National Library.

Online
Theatre
Friends of the Library event
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An adult and child reading a book with a dog sitting between them.
Story Dogs on Sunday
30 Aug 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm

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
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A woman with dark, wavy hair sitting outdoors, wearing a white patterned top.

Karen Viggers

Winter Tales presents Karen Viggers
30 Aug 2026 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

The National Foundation for Australian Women presents Karen Viggers reflecting on her life and work.

Conference Room
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A female singer with long, reddish-brown hair performing live on stage under bright spotlights. She is holding a microphone and appears to be singing passionately.

Wallabindi

Wallabindi: In story and song
02 Sep 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Join First Nations artist and musician Wallabindi for an uplifting evening of music, storytelling and connection.

Online
Theatre
First Australians
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A smiling older man wearing glasses and a pink shirt stands outdoors in a lush, green, wooded area, with a promotional graphic for a 'Friends Event' and 'Three Worlds Oak' on the left.
Three Worlds Oak
07 Sep 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join the Friends of the National Library and the ACT branch of the Australian Garden History Society for their annual joint lecture, as they present Professor Tim Entwisle to discuss the extraordinary diversity of the humble oak.

Friends of the Library
Online
Theatre
Author talk
Book launch
Friends of the Library event
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A painting of a house and its neighbourgood with women doing housework chores

Johannes Vermeer, The Little Street (c. 1660), Source: Rijksmuseum

The Dutch Golden Age in six paintings
15 Sep 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:45pm

ArtsNational Canberra and Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff present a lecture focusing on the Dutch Golden Age, using six paintings to explore the art, cities, landscapes and society of 17th century Netherlands.

Foyer
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