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Mon
14
May

Bryce Courtenay Masterclass


Five-day Writing Workshop

Bryce Courtenay guides writers through an intensive five-day
writing workshop. Recommended for experienced writers.

Saturday - Wednesday, 12-16 May
10 am–4.30
 ...

Tour of Treasures Gallery


Enjoy a free, volunteer guided tour of Treasures Gallery.  Meet outside the gallery. 30 minutes.  ...

Treasures Gallery Tour


Volunteer guided tour of Treasures Gallery  ...

Tue
15
May

US Embassy Film


Naturally Obsessed: the making of a scientist
(2010) 60 Min, G
A humorous and heartbreaking look at three irrepressible graduate students on their determined pursuit ...

Tour of Treasures Gallery


Enjoy a free, volunteer guided tour of Treasures Gallery.  Meet outside the gallery. 30 minutes.  ...

Tour of Patrick White exhibition


Enjoy a free guided tour of 'The life of Patrick White' exhibition. Meet outside the Gallery.  30 minutes.  ...

Bryce Courtenay Masterclass


Five-day Writing Workshop
Bryce Courtenay guides writers through an intensive five-day
writing workshop. Recommended for experienced writers.

Saturday - Wednesday, 12-16 May
10 am–4.30 pm ...

Wed
16
May

Bryce Courtenay Masterclass


Five-day Writing Workshop

Bryce Courtenay guides writers through an intensive five-day  writing workshop. Recommended for experienced writers.

Saturday - Wednesday, 12-16 May
10
 ...

Tour of Treasures Gallery


Enjoy a free, volunteer guided tour of Treasures Gallery.  Meet outside the gallery. 30 minutes.  ...

Treasures Gallery tour


Volunteer guided tour of Treasures Gallery  ...

Thu
17
May

Afternoon delight


Afternoon Delight Film series

Discover the Library's connections to some of Hollywood's greatest screen stars. 
Gather in Bookplate after the screening to enjoy a ...

Tour of 'The Life of Patrick White' exhibition


Enjoy a free tour of the Patrick White exhibition.  Open from 13th April - 8th July 2012.  Meet outside the Gallery.  ...

Tour of Treasures Gallery


Enjoy a free, volunteer guided tour of Treasures Gallery.  Meet outside the gallery. 30 minutes.  ...

Behind the Scenes Tour


Enjoy a free tour of the library, including a visit to the enormous stacks, where books, magazines and newspapers are stored.  Meet in the foyer. ...

Fri
18
May

Learning - Getting started @ the National Library


Learn the basics of how to use the Library's website, search the catalogue and request material from the collection. This session includes a tour of ...

Treasures Gallery tour


Enjoy a free guided tour of 'Treasures Gallery'. Meet outside the gallery.  30 minutes.  ...

Tour of Treasures Gallery


Enjoy a free, volunteer guided tour of Treasures Gallery.  Meet outside the gallery. 30 minutes.  ...

Sat
19
May

In Every Home: The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982)


This exhibition celebrates The Australian Women's Weekly as an extraordinary record of Australian popular culture now available online through Trove. Searching this rich digital archive ...

Behind the Scenes tour


Enjoy a free guided tour of the Library, including a visit to the enormous stacks, where books, magazines and newspapers are stored.  Meet in the ...

Tour of Treasures Gallery


Enjoy a free, volunteer guided tour of Treasures Gallery.  Meet outside the gallery. 30 minutes.  ...

Sun
20
May

Tour of 'The Life of Patrick White' exhibition


Enjoy a free, guided tour of 'The Life of Patrick White' exhibition.  Meet outside the Gallery. 30 minutes. Exhibition open from 13th April - 8th July ...

Tour of Treasures Gallery


Enjoy a free, volunteer guided tour of Treasures Gallery.  Meet outside the gallery. 30 minutes.  ...

Venue hire

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