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Mon
16
Nov

Reader education - Drop-in research skills

Having trouble finding the information you need? Come along to this drop-in session and get advice on how to get the most from the National ...

Tue
17
Nov

Reader education - Using Microform readers

This hands-on session introduces Microform Reader functions, including scanning multiple page files, saving files to various drives and emailing saved files. Bring your USB device ...

Thiess 75 Years: Shaping a Nation

From humble beginnings as road contractors in southern Queensland, Thiess has become one of the nation's leading mining, construction and services companies. In 2009, Thiess ...

Thu
19
Nov

The Time Was Ripe: Sun Books as an Agent of Cultural Change in Australia

Lecture presented by Harold White Fellow John Arnold.

Cost: Free

Bookings: 02 6262 1271 or bookings@nla.gov.au ...

Sat
21
Nov

The Ballets Russes in Australia 1936-1940

This special collection-in-focus features more than 100 items and concentrates on three themes: the artists who created the Ballets Russes and its experimental productions; the ...

Nick Cave: The Exhibition

The life and work of iconic Australian musician, songwriter and author Nick Cave is on show at the National Library of Australia from 15 August ...

Far-Sited: The Maps That Made Canberra

One of Canberra's most signficant foundation narratives is about maps: who made them, where, when and why.
This Centenary exhibition, full of colour, contours and ...

Reader Education - Google Searching and more

Learn basic and advanced techniques for searching the Internet, as well as handy tips and tricks for locating information effectively.
11.00am - 12.00 pm ...

Sun
22
Nov

Haydn Complete Keyboard Sonatas Series: The Final Concert

Geoffrey Lancaster performs Haydn's 3 'English' sonatas on a fortepiano made in London in 1796 by John Broadwood.

Cost: $45

Bookings: The Street Theatre - 02 6247 ...

Venue hire

Facilities at the National Library available for hire include the theatre, conference room, foyer and staff reading rooms.
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