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What's On
Public programs and learning activities will be delivered onsite and online in 2021. See what's on here.
Scholar Talk: Landscaping Eastern Australia through the Colonial Survey
2020 Mitchell Fellow, Dr Jarrod Hore, re-grounds colonial surveying and explores the environmental prehistories of our settler colonial landscapes.
Two speakers involved with projects on the history of women’s work will discuss the process of engaging with the public to gather women’s true stories.
This virtual excursion focuses on the experience of convicts on the First Fleet and the early years in the colony.
IWD 2021: Amazing Women in Australian History
Join the discussion about amazing women from history who chose to challenge the status quo and overcame many obstacles to make a significant contribution to society.
Researching your History Extension major work
Looking for resources to support your research for your History Extension major work?
Reflections (Series): Nicole Abadee in conversation with acclaimed writers
Join books writer and podcaster Nicole Abadee for a three-part literary series featuring some of Australia’s most acclaimed writers.
Reflections: Nicole Abadee in conversation with Robert Drewe
Reflections: Nicole Abadee in conversation with Robert Drewe
Ian MacFarlane explores the lives of ten remarkable Australians who each made their mark on the world stage through their personal achievements.
This Harmony Week join us for an introduction to PressReader, a digital newsstand offering over 7000 publications in more than 60 languages.
Join us for this very special B List as Bri talks to Alice Procter, a London-based, Australian-raised art historian with a masters in anthropology.
Researching your Extension English 2 major work
Looking for resources to support your research for your Extension English major work?
Where do I start? Discover your State Library online
Whether you’re looking for a new book to read, a binge-worthy podcast, inspiring stories, or a fun activity to do at home — you can get all of this and more online at your State Library.
Reflections: Nicole Abadee in conversation with Anna Funder
Reflections: Nicole Abadee in conversation with Anna Funder