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School holiday movie Jumanji
School holiday movie: Jumanji (1995, 104min, PG)
19 Apr - 19 Mar 2023 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm

We screened the original 1995 Jumanji film in our Theatre for families to enjoy watching (or re-watching).

Theatre
Film screening
For kids and families
School holiday event
Past event
Canberra Day oration whats On
Canberra Day Oration 2023: Dr Ken Heffernan
12 Mar - 12 Mar 2023 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

2023 Canberra Day Oration by Ken Heffernan: Canberra's heritage in transition: A place for engagement and thought.

Theatre
Past event
Talks and ideas
Dervla McTiernan Friends
Meet the author: Dervla McTiernan
15 Feb - 15 Feb 2023 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The Friends of the National Library of Australia were pleased to host an online discussion with critically acclaimed writer and multiple award winner, Dervla McTiernan.

Online
Books and authors
Author talk
Past event
Whats On January School Holidays Image
School holiday activity: Photoprint workshop
19 Jan - 19 Jan 2023 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

To coincide with our exhibition Viewfinder: Photography from the 1970s to Now, we partnered with PhotoAccess ACT for a special school holiday workshop.

Kids and families
Exhibition Gallery
Podium
For kids and families
School holiday event
Past event
World Pride Storytime Image

Image credit: Guy Alias performing, courtesy of Kin Cade Photography

World Pride Storytime
11 Mar 2023 - 11 Mar 0023 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Celebrate WorldPride and Enlighten Festival's Pride Weekend with story time at the National Library!

Foyer
Books and authors
Past event

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