Expand your mind at the National Library this May!

As the days gets shorter, liven up your evenings with thought-provoking discussions at the National Library this May.

Rare instruments, a creative love story and celebrating dogs – there really is something for everyone at the Library this month!

Broaden your horizons with this month’s events. Learn about astrophysics (and Dungeons & Dragons!) with Karlie Noon, discover artists’ books in our collection, get great advice from Kasey Chambers and immerse your kids in nature journalling at our school holiday workshops.

Spring into the National Library this September and see new ideas blossom when you attend our events!

Plant the seeds of creativity this month and watch your ideas grow.

Learn about one of Australia's great storytellers and his photography documenting Australia’s most fabulous parade.

Hear from Hugh Tranter, author of Southern Signals, about the history of Australian communication technology.

The National Library of Australia is calling on all Australians to help collect campaign material from the 2023 Referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

Applications for 2026 National Library of Australia Fellowships and Creative Arts Fellowships open on 17 March 2025.

Every weekend sporting contests around the country generate stories that we tell and retell.

The Library has invited renowned Australian photojournalist Mike Bowers to select favourite images from the Fairfax Photo Archive for a new exhibition.