Children aged 8 to 15 years of age were invited to join artKids for a comic drawing workshop during the school holidays.

Join editor Esther Anatolitis 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.

Join Peter Crowley in conversation with ABC National Affairs Correspondent Melissa Clarke as they discuss Crowley's debut book, Townsend of the Ranges.

Join musician Kasey Chambers to celebrate the release of her book Just Don't Be a D**khead and Other Profound Things I've Learnt.

Join Dr Caren Florance as she presents a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into artists' books (books made by artists as art).

The Canberra Writers Festival is back for another year. Come and join us for a weekend of all things books and writing! With 8 engaging sessions across 2 days, you're sure to find something that will capture your interest and expand your knowledge.

Join Dr Burcu Cevik-Compiegne as she presents 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 Friends of the National Library of Australia will present their annual collection viewing event formerly known as White Gloves.

Join Christabel Blackman in conversation with Jeremy Thomas as they discuss Christabel's book, Charles & Barbara Blackman: A Decade of Art and Love.

Join Patrick Llewellyn as he discusses the unpublished Fleurieu chart and why dozens of French names dot Australia's coastline.

Join Helen Ennis in conversation with journalist Alex Sloan as they discuss Ennis's latest book, Max Dupain: A Portrait.