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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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Professor David Headon AM

2026 Marion Mahony Griffin Lecture: The magic of two Americans
24 Nov 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join Professor David Headon AM as he explores the extraordinary partnership of Walter and Marion – and how it has affected his life.

Online
Theatre
Talks and ideas
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The Craft of Science Fiction
26 Nov 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Ray Bradbury famously described Science Fiction as ’The art of the possible.’ Join the Friends and multi-award-winning Australian Science Fiction authors to explore the many ways science fiction writing tangles with real life, and to consider the possibilities this brings with it.

Book lovers
Friends of the Library
Online
Theatre
Friends of the Library event
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Dr Meg Brayshaw

Rethinking realism: Dymphna Cusack and Kylie Tennant
03 Dec 2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dr Meg Brayshaw presents her recent Fellowship research into the work of two prominent Australian women writers, Dymphna Cusack and Kylie Tennant.

Academics
Online
Theatre
Fellowship talk
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