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A collage of close-up sections of a colourful medieval manuscript

Catholic Church, Book of hours, circa 1400, nla.obj-156072948

Making of a medieval manuscript: from cover to cover

27 Aug 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discover how one of the Library's magnificent medieval treasures was created by hand. Gemma Black guides you through the process in this public lecture sponsored by the Friends of the National Library.

Online

Theatre

Friends of the Library event

Talks and ideas

Assistance animals welcome

Hearing induction loop

Wheelchair accessible

A smiling older man wearing glasses and a pink shirt stands outdoors in a lush, green, wooded area, with a promotional graphic for a 'Friends Event' and 'Three Worlds Oak' on the left.

Three Worlds Oak

07 Sep 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join the Friends of the National Library and the ACT branch of the Australian Garden History Society for their annual joint lecture, as they present Professor Tim Entwisle to discuss the extraordinary diversity of the humble oak.

Friends of the Library

Online

Theatre

Author talk

Book launch

Friends of the Library event

Assistance animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

A split image featuring a smiling older woman in a black top sitting at a table on the left, and a flat lay of art supplies, including a sketchbook with a drawing of a person, a black folio, and a dragonfly illustration on a patterned background on the right.

Visual Journalling for Library Lovers

07 Oct 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Have you ever wanted to record a visit to the National Library in a more personal way?

Book lovers

Family historians

Friends of the Library

Conference Room

Friends of the Library event

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