The Canberra Writers Festival was back for another year with a weekend of all things books and writing.

A fascinating panel discussion that explored the issues faced by Australian women with Indian heritage.

Professor Robin Gerster presented a lecture on his research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

The Friends of the National Library of Australia will present their annual collection viewing event formerly known as White Gloves.

Editor Esther Anatolitis was in the National Library Bookshop for a conversation and readings with contributors from Australia’s leading journal of writing and ideas to launch Meanjin’s Spring 2024 edition.

**Due to unforeseen circumstances this event was cancelled.**

The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) held their annual two-day conference at the National Library in 2024.

Dr Burcu Cevik-Compiegne presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into uncovering different forms of life writing produced in Australia following the Labour Migration Scheme between Turkey and Australia in 1967.

The 2024 Ann Moyal Lecture delivered Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla, titled A smart vision for a sustainable future: SMaRT technologies and MICROfactories™ creating sustainable materials and products from waste.

As flowers blossom across Canberra, join us these school holidays to create nature journals!