National Library of Australia - Gateways

ISSN 1039-3498 | no. 53| October 2001


Open Day Open Mind

   
Visitors at the NLA on 23/10/01 Visitors streamed through the doors of the National Library on 23 September 2001 attracted by the theme Open Day Open Mind
Over 5700 people enjoyed the many tours, activities and performances Ms Ophelia Power and Dr Rex (from a Bunch of Posers)
Above: Over 5700 people enjoyed the many tours,
activities and performances organised
for Open Day by National Library staff

Below: The next generation
of library users
The next generation of library users Above: Are these real librarians?
Ms Ophelia Power and Dr Rex (from
a Bunch of Posers) entertained and
intrigued guests with their humour
From the first floor balcony a clown Musical performances

From the first floor balcony a clown teased visitors with
paper aeroplanes and Minties—part of the Treasure Hunt

Musical performances were held throughout the day
in the Library’s foyer

Author Jackie French   Warehouse Circus

Author Jackie French reads from her work to an
enthralled audience

One of the most popular events on Open Day was
Warehouse Circus, a troupe of young performers

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