Build your knowledge and immerse yourself with new ideas at the National Library in May. Hear from our curators about two current exhibitions, listen to acclaimed international novelist Colum McCann talk about his latest work and join author Anita Heiss for the launch of her new book.

Program

In conversation: Until Justice Comes with Juno Gemes, Djon Mundine and Michael Aird

Friday 2 May | 6.00pm to 7.00pm | Free

Join photographer and social justice advocate Juno Gemes, with Djon Mundine and Michael Aird, as they share their own personal histories as friends, colleagues and collaborators, telling the true history of Australia.

Curator tour: Fit to Print exhibition

Wednesday 7 May | 2.00pm to 3.00pm | Free

Join curator Allister Mills for a behind the scenes tour of our new exhibition Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive. This event is part of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.

Author talk: Twist by Colum McCann

Friday 9 May | 6.00pm to 7.00pm | $20 Friends members; $22 Non-members

Join internationally acclaimed Irish novelist Colum McCann for a special In Conversation event focused on his new novel Twist.

Book launch: Red Dust Running with Anita Heiss

Wednesday 14 May | 6.00pm to 7.00pm | Free

Join Dr Anita Heiss as she discusses her new book Red Dust Running.

Teacher Professional Development with Dr Anita Heiss

Thursday 15 May | 4.00pm to 5.00pm | $15 per participant

Join Dr Anita Heiss for a teacher professional development workshop. Learn strategies for teaching early Australian Colonial history with contemporary literature and gain valuable insights from Dr Heiss’ research, writing and educational resources.

Coffee with the Curator: The Excellencies of Musick 

Thursday 22 May | 10.30am to 12.00pm | $18 Friends Members; $22 non-members

Hear from curator Dr Susannah Helman about rare books and manuscripts on display in the Treasures Gallery. Enjoy a gallery floor talk and Q&A session, followed by morning tea.

Life Behind the Lens

Tuesday 27 May | 6.00pm to 7.15pm | Free

Join veteran photojournalist Mike Bowers in conversation with two of Australia’s greatest photographers, Lorrie Graham, and Rick Stevens, as they lift the curtain on their profession.

To arrange an interview with a spokesperson about any event, please contact 0401 226 697 or media@nla.gov.au.

Contact

Mirelle O'Mara, Media Liaison, National Library of Australia

Phone: 0401 226 697  

Email: media@nla.gov.au