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

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.

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.

For the third-year running, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia presents the Great Student Debate as students from across Australia argue for and against the state of Australian politics.

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia presents an evening of compelling debate, as six of Australia’s premier academics argue for and against the state of Australian politics.

Where are the women in the story of Australia? Our partnership with She Shapes History brings an exciting event series exploring the often-under-recognised women’s stories in Australia’s history. The second event looks into the women the law went looking for, the women the papers turned into cautionary tales, and the women whose absence from the record is itself the story.
 

Join author James Saunders as he discusses his new book, Fighting for Country, detailing the extraordinary life of his uncle, Reginald Saunders, Australia’s first Indigenous military officer. 

Dr Margaret Cook presents her recent Fellowship research on cyclones, one of the most powerful and devastating natural forces experienced in the Australian climate.

These holidays, celebrate art, culture, and storytelling with Ngunawal artists Jazz and Kristal Matthews from Wilay Designs. During the session, participants will explore the Wangka Wakanutja exhibition to be inspired by the Papunya Community’s remarkable publishing and artistic output.

Award-winning Tongan-Australian writer Winnie Dunn delivers the 2026 Ray Mathew Lecture, examining the topic of representation in literature.

Have you ever wanted to record a visit to the National Library in a more personal way?

Join us for this special 10th anniversary opening event, For the Love of Books, with a stellar panel of national and international writers.