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Two black and white photos, accompanied by the 'Friends of the National Library' logo. The photo on the left shows a man and woman holding hands and running down dunes at the beach. The photo on the right shows the view through a large window
Olive Cotton and Wolfgang Sievers with Helen Ennis
08 Apr 2025 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Renowned photographic historian Helen Ennis will be discussing her favourite images from these iconic artists. 

Conference Room
Books and authors
Friends of the Library event
Talks and ideas
Painting of three large ships at sea, with two firing cannons at each other

El Castor contra la fragata de Henry cerca de la isla Puna, Museo Naval, Madrid (MNM), Cuartel General de la Armada

Privateers and piracy in the Pacific
10 Apr 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join maritime historian Chris Maxworthy for an exploration of the early interactions of colonial Australia with Peru and Chile (1788-1810).

*Tickets to attend in person have sold out*

Foyer
Online
Theatre
Talks and ideas
On the left, the cover of 'She Shapes History: Guided Walks and Stories About Great Australian Women' which features a faceless statue of a woman standing on a piles of books on a pink and blue background. On the right is a photo of author Sita Sargeant smiling.
Book Launch: She Shapes History with Sita Sargeant
12 Apr 2025 | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Join Sita Sargeant as she launches her debut book, 'She Shapes History: Guided Walks and Stories About Great Australian Women'.

*Places to attend this event in person have sold out*

Online
Theatre
Books and authors
Book launch
Two images side by side. On the left an image of two cyanotype sun prints being made by being dipped in a tub of liquid. On the right a finished cyanotype sun print, showing white leaves on a blue background.
School holiday activity: 'Fit to Photoprint' workshop
23 Apr 2025 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join us these school holidays to create cyanotype sun prints! 

Kids and families
Exhibition Gallery
Foyer
Podium
For kids and families
School holiday event
White text on a grey background reading 'Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Archive' next to a photo of curator Allister Mills
Curator Tour: Fit to Print exhibition - 23 April
23 Apr 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join curator Allister Mills for a behind the scenes tour of our new exhibition Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive.

Exhibition Gallery
Guided tours
Mike Bowers standing in the 'Fit to Print' exhibition gallery

Guest curator Mike Bowers in the Fit to Print exhibition gallery

Learn with the curators of Fit to Print
24 Apr 2025 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Join us for this webinar as we discuss the contribution of Australian photojournalism and the stories behind the Fairfax photo archive.

Online
Workshops and seminars
Webinar
An adult and child reading a book with a dog sitting between them.
Story Dogs on Sunday - April 2025
27 Apr 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a paw-sitive reading experience with the  Story Dogs program.

Kids and families
Foyer
Books and authors
Storytime
For kids and families
National Library building under construction

National Capital Development Commission, The National Library of Australia under construction, c. 1967, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-147040537

National Library of Australia: Behind the scenes - 29 April
29 Apr 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join David Priddle for an in depth look at the Library to unearth stories of its architectural style, history, and the current restoration projects of this remarkable building.

Foyer
Guided tours
Grey background with white text reading 'Fit to Print' and individual photos of photographers Mike Bowers, Rick Stevens and Lorie Graham
Life behind the lens
29 Apr 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Join veteran photojournalist Mike Bowers in conversation with two of Australia’s greatest photographers: Lorrie Graham, and Rick Stevens.

*Postponed - new date to be confirmed*

Online
Theatre
Talks and ideas
White text on a grey background reading 'Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Archive' next to a photo of curator Allister Mills
Curator Tour: Fit to Print exhibition - 30 April
30 Apr 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join curator Allister Mills for a behind the scenes tour of our new exhibition Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive.

Exhibition Gallery
Guided tours
National Library building under construction

National Capital Development Commission, The National Library of Australia under construction, c. 1967, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-147040537

National Library of Australia: Behind the scenes - 2 May
02 May 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join David Priddle for an in depth look at the Library to unearth stories of its architectural style, history, and the current restoration projects of this remarkable building.

Foyer
Guided tours
Photos of Juno Games, Michael Aird and Djon Mundine on a black background
In Conversation: Until Justice Comes with Juno Gemes, Djon Mundine and Michael Aird
02 May 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join Juno Gemes, Djon Mundine and Michael Aird, as they share their own personal histories as friends, colleagues and collaborators, telling the true history of Australia.

Online
Theatre
First Australians
Talks and ideas

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