Acclaimed artist Matt Aberline gave an engaging talk on The Guardians, his latest large-scale installation at the National Library of Australia.

As part of the Enlighten Festival, the Library welcomed 'The Guardians' to our podium area, from opening night on 28 February.

Tim Ross discussed the telling images he uncovered from public libraries that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes and home ownership.

*2nd event added due to popular demand*

Sita Sargeant launched her debut book, 'She Shapes History: Guided Walks and Stories About Great Australian Women'.

This special event explored some of the ways in which southern NSW community members have told and preserved their bushfire stories.

Journalist Tom McIlroy discussed his book 'Blue Poles'.

Renowned photographic historian Helen Ennis discussed her favourite images from these iconic artists. 

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly presented the 2025 Canberra Day Oration.

Helen Garner was in conversation with Beejay Silcox about her new book The Season.

The 2025 Ann Moyal Lecture presented by Dr Ken Henry AC, titled What We Must Fix First.