The Ann Moyal Lecture is given by a distinguished speaker on a contemporary question that draws on such fields of knowledge as science, environment, ecology, history, anthropology, art, and technological change.

Using the Library’s English and Chinese language material, Dr Yao-Tai Li set out to examine the daily experiences of Chinese migrants since the 1970s.

Dr Eleanor Hogan presented a lecture on her 2023 National Library Fellowship research into the brilliant career of award-winning dramatist and scriptwriter Eleanor Witcombe.

Nature journaling is a wonderful way to document the natural world around you and learn more about it at the same time.

The Library’s Enterprise Agreement sets out workplace arrangements for the Library’s employees.

Dr Melanie Duckworth presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into award-winning Australian children's author Christobel Mattingley’s manuscripts, papers, and published works.

Be illuminated at the National Library this March.

Explore some of the recent additions to the collection representing the contribution of Australians with Chinese heritage.

Our Enlighten community picnic was back in 2024. Once again, we extended our opening hours on the Friday and Saturday evenings between 1 and 11 March with free activities for all ages running on our Podium and in our Foyer.

As part of our Enlighten Festival program, join local children's author Kathy Weeden for a live reading of her picture book Phonobet.