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Two men smiling and laughing in front of a blue sky and palm tree.
What’s on in July 2024 at the National Library
24 Jun 2024

Escape the chilly weather this July at the National Library.

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Lots of children's books on bookshelves and displayed on a table.

A display of children's books

What’s On in July 2023 at the National Library
29 Jun 2023

Go for gold at the National Library this July!

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A black and white photograph of a woman in a dress twirling around with her eyes closed.

Margaret Michaelis, Bodenwieser Ballet open air performance featuring Hilary Napier, 1940, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-234841729

What’s on in February 2024 at the National Library
21 Jan 2024

Learn something new at the National Library this February.

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A black and white photograph of a family dressed in late 1800s style fashion. The are standing in a clearing in a forest and are standing in front of a tent.

William Henry Corkhill, Jim Stephens, Steven Marsden, Charlie Marsden, his wife Rebecca and their children Millie and Stephen outside their tent, Mt Dromedary, ca.1899, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-140334789

What’s on in August 2024 at the National Library
29 Jul 2024

There's lots to see and do this August at the National Library.

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An old magazine showing a vintage crochet pattern. Laying on top of the magazine is a blue crochet item in progress.

An image taken from NLA Publishing's new April title 'Vintage Crochet'.

What’s on in April 2024 at the National Library
26 Mar 2024

There’s something for everyone at the National Library this April.

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The backs of two people standing looking at 3 framed floral images on a wall.

National Library of Australia Treasures Gallery.

What’s on in April 2023 at the National Library
31 Mar 2023

Find treasure at the National Library this April!

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Two women looking down at something out of frame. One is wearing a pink shirt and one is wearing a blue shirt.

Helen Garner and Drusilla Modjeska, image courtesy of Drusilla Modjeska.

What's On in June 2024 at the National Library
29 May 2024

Come in from the cold and warm up with a variety of conversations and lectures at the National Library this June.

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A variety of books and gifts displayed nicely on a table in front of stained glass windows.

Books and gifts from the Bookshop

What's on in December 2023 at the National Library
01 Dec 2023

Start planning your summer holidays with events happening at the Library.

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That's Out! by Dickie Bird

That's Out! by Dickie Bird

What's hot in non-fiction: Summer reading suggestions your National Librarians
27 Jan 2023

Reading suggestions of the non-fiction kind for readers young and not-so-young.

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Book cover with blue text reading 'The Snow Wombat' and an illustration of a wombat walking through snow on a bright cloudless day

Susannah Chambers, The snow wombat, 2016, nla.cat-vn7049949

What to read this winter
27 Jun 2024

Get some winter book recommendations to suit all reading moods.

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Rows of shelves filled with colourful books and doorways lined down the middle
We’re updating how you login to the Catalogue & eResources
20 Nov 2023

From Monday 20 November, we’re making access to our online services quicker, easier and more secure.

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Woman with short, curly black and grey hair wearing a black top and white blazer standing in front of the National Library building
Welcome Senator Dr Jess Walsh
15 Jul 2024

The Library is proud to announce the appointment of Senator Dr Jess Walsh to the Council.

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