19 Nov 2024
A tsakc of books on a counter top, decorated with Christmas decorations and greeting cards.

Start planning your summer with events happening at the National Library. Devoted readers can learn more about all things books at the annual BSANZ conference, find those stocking fillers at our Bookshop Christmas sale and hear about the important cultural impact of migrants on Australia throughout history.

In addition to our events program, be sure to visit our current exhibition Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories, open 9am to 5pm daily throughout December and January (except Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December). For details on summer opening hours across our building, visit: https://www.nla.gov.au/visit-us/opening-hours

Program

  • Bibliomania: Stories from inside and outside the book

    Wednesday 4 December 9:00am to 6:30pm and Thursday 5 December 9:00am to 5:00pm |

    Ticket prices start at $10 and vary depending on ticket type.

    The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) will be holding their annual two-day conference at the National Library in 2024. The theme for this year is Bibliomania: Stories from Inside and Outside the Book.
  • Late night Christmas shopping at the National Library Bookshop

    Thursday 5 December | 9:00am to 8:00pm

    Yule pick up a bargain this year at our late night Christmas shopping at the National Library Bookshop! Stock up on Christmas gifts at the Bookshop sale tables in the Foyer where you will find sale items that have been discounted by 30% to 50%.
  • Building our nation: How migrants and their children have shaped Australia

    Thursday 30 January | 6:00pm to 8:00pm | Free

    Join Sonia Di Mezza, CEO of the Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS) in Canberra, as she discusses how Australia was and is strengthened by migrants, and how important cultural diversity and inclusion is to modern day Australia. Following the discussion in the Theatre, there will be light refreshments in the Foyer and a viewing of the Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Storiesexhibition.

For more information about each event and bookings please visit the relevant event webpages.

To arrange an interview with a spokesperson about any event, please contact 0401 226 697 or media@nla.gov.au

Contact 

Mirelle O’Mara, Media Liaison, National Library of Australia  

M: 0401 226 697

E: media@nla.gov.au 

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