School holidays craft workshop where children learnt some basic fibre crafts.

Dr Melanie Duckworth presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into award-winning Australian children's author Christobel Mattingley’s manuscripts, papers, and published works.

Joe Williams and Dr Alethea Beetson in conversation as part of our Deadly Dialogues series.

It's hip to be granny square! This hands-on crochet crafting session explored vintage designs and techniques.

The Library celebrated the launch of Vintage Crochet from NLA Publishing with a week long program of creative connections. 

It's hip to be granny square! This was a hands-on crochet crafting session exploring vintage designs and techniques. Whether you're a crochet beginner or an expert, there's something for everyone to learn and enjoy in this interactive activity.

A panel discussion with former Members of the Legislative Assembly Annette Ellis (ALP), Giulia Jones (Canberra Liberals) and Caroline Le Couteur (The Greens) as they reflect on their experiences and the difference elected women make to ACT politics.

Dr Christina Thompson presented a lecture on her 2023 Creative Arts Fellowship research into what happened when writing arrived on the islands of the Pacific.

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly presented the 2024 Canberra Day Oration.

Our Enlighten community picnic was back in 2024. Once again, we extended our opening hours on the Friday and Saturday evenings between 1 and 11 March with free activities for all ages running on our Podium and in our Foyer.

A conversation of First Nations photographers with Uncle Mervyn Bishop, Prof. Wayne Quilliam, Aunty Barbara McGrady, Tiffany Garvie, Michael Jalaru Torres, and Tamati Smith.

As part of our Enlighten Festival program, Wiradjuri man Larry Brandy invited children to become kangaroos, emus or hunters while learning about traditional Aboriginal culture.