The National Library of Australia lends works from its collections to other libraries and to museums, galleries and other collecting institutions for the purpose of exhibition. The Library is also a borrower of works from individuals and institutions for the purpose of exhibition.

We are blooming with events for you to attend this October.

Attend our events and learn something new this November.

Bookplate offers a stunning event space with vibrant colours and elegant mid-century architecture, ideal for weddings, cocktail receptions, and corporate dinners. Tailored catering services include group lunches, teas, and more, with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients to make your event memorable.

Policies and plans about the Library's events and exhibitions

While Indigenous Australians have inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years, and traded with nearby islanders, the first documented landing on Australia by a European was in 1606.

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Mark McKenna is one of Australia’s leading historians, based at the University of Sydney.

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Professor John Maynard is a Worimi man from the Port Stephens region of New South Wales.

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Erika Feller is a distinguished international lawyer and humanitarian advocate who has shaped global refugee protection through her groundbreaking work with the United Nations and her commitment to upholding human rights.

The Eric Rolls Memorial Lecture highlights the work of Australia’s environmental scientists and writers.