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The Library has announced 14 successful applicants chosen to develop their creative ideas as part of the Library’s inaugural Alchemy program.

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Join us in honouring this year’s NAIDOC Week theme of ‘Heal Country’.

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Enhance your learning about Australia's permanent migration policy with this curated reading list.

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Watch as Senior Librarian Anna Welch unboxes two items from our rare books collection with embroidered bindings and mysterious backstories.

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Senior Conservator Katrina Ben and Conservator Ian Cox take us through the important, and often overlooked, book cradle building process.

Writer, performer and activist Nevo Zisin shares the learnings and key takeaways from their own voices workshop, held in March 2021 as part of the Teen writing boot camp.

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International award-winning Nukunu author Dr Jared Thomas shares tips and reflections from his Teen writing boot camp.

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In this episode of Mystery Box, we unearth some treasures from soldiers on the frontline of the Boer and First World Wars.

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Artist Sarah Firth talks to us about her experiences growing up as a neurodivergent person, and how this helps her creatively.

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Celebrating the passion and dedication of our volunteers and greeters, who make the Library a great place to be.

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Explore our new exhibition from the comfort of your home with this interactive virtual tour.

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Acclaimed journalist Stan Grant and author and screenwriter Christos Tsiolkas came together to celebrate and discuss the launch of Stan's new book On Thomas Keneally.

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