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Author Rod Henderson and a cover of his book 'Stop Screaming I'm Scared Too: An Australian Soldier's Story'.
Book signing: Stop Screaming, I'm Scared Too by Rod Henderson
13 Aug - 13 Aug 2024 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Author Rod Henderson's book signing event marking the release of his new biographical work 'Stop Screaming, I'm Scared Too: An Australian Soldier's Story'.

NLA Bookshop
Books and authors
Past event
A photo of a smiling woman dressed in black
2024 Ann Moyal Lecture: Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla
12 Aug - 12 Aug 2024 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

A smart vision for a sustainable future: SMaRT technologies and MICROfactories™ creating sustainable materials and products from waste.

Online
Theatre
Past event
Flagship lecture
A man in glasses and a green shirt with headphones around his neck is sitting at a desk in front of a computer.
Experiencing institutional 'care' with Dr David McDonald
08 Aug - 08 Aug 2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dr David McDonald presented a lecture on his 2024 National Library Fellowship research into better understanding the lives and experiences of Forgotten Australians and Child Migrants in institutional care.

Online
Theatre
Past event
Talks and ideas
Fellowship talk
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

Learning webinar: Family history for beginners
07 Aug - 07 Aug 2024 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Delve into our collections with our Research Librarians and uncover your family history.

Adult learners
Family historians
Researchers
Online
Past event
Webinar
On the left hand side of the image is a picture of a man in a black jumper. On the right hand side is the fron cover for the book '36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem' by Nam Le.
Nam Le: 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem
01 Aug - 01 Aug 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Author and poet Nam Le discussed his book '36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem' with local Canberra author and Artistic Director of the Canberra Writers Festival, Beejay Silcox.

Foyer
Theatre
Books and authors
Author talk
Past event
A sepia photograph of a man in traditional Japanese dress standing outside in front of a wooden dwelling structure.

Harold S. Williams in Japan, c.1920s, Papers of Harold S. Williams, 1867-2000, MS6681/5/file 54, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-234441386

Harold S. Williams and Japan with Professor Robin Gerster
01 Aug - 01 Aug 2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Professor Robin Gerster presented a lecture on his research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

Theatre
Past event
Fellowship talk
A portrait image of Genevieve Jacobs AM standing in front of a colourful wall
Winter Tales presents Genevieve Jacobs AM
28 Jul - 28 Jul 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Genevieve Jacobs AM delivered a presentation for The National Foundation for Australian Women and the Australian Women's Archives Program.

Conference Room
Past event
Talks and ideas
Framed photographs displayed on a wall
Exhibition Preview: Hopes & Fears: Australian Migration Stories
26 Jul - 26 Jul 2024 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

An exhibition preview event for Hopes & Fears: Australian Migration Stories.

Friends of the Library
Theatre
Friends of the Library event
Past event
A sepia image of a woman in a black dress and pearl necklace, looking back and smiling over her shoulder.

Image credit: Miriam Hyde, 1939, courtesy Wirrapang publishers.

Meeting Miriam with Celia Craig
25 Jul - 25 Jul 2024 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Celia Craig presented a lecture on her 2024 Creative Arts Fellowship research on the early life of teenage musical virtuoso and synesthete Dr Miriam Hyde.

Online
Theatre
Past event
Fellowship talk
A portrait of Sarah Luke and her a book cover 'Marion and the Forty Thieves'.
Creative writing workshop with Sarah Luke - Fri 19 July
19 Jul - 19 Jul 2024 | 10:00am - 11:30am

School holidays creative writing workshop with author Sarah Luke.

Kids and families
Ferguson Room
School holiday event
Past event
Workshop
Booked out
A portrait of Sarah Luke and her a book cover 'Marion and the Forty Thieves'.
Creative writing workshop with Sarah Luke - Thu 18 July
18 Jul - 18 Jul 2024 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm

School holidays creative writing workshop with author Sarah Luke.

Kids and families
Ferguson Room
School holiday event
Past event
Workshop
Booked out
Two men smiling and laughing in front of a blue sky and palm tree.
Straight from the Strait - in conversation about the Torres Strait Island musical
17 Jul - 17 Jul 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Straight from the Strait is a Torres Strait Island musical about the breaking of a world record. 

Theatre
First Australians
Past event
Talks and ideas

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