G | 103 Mins | 1957 | DCP | US | D: Stanley Donen A glamour-packed musical romance featuring music by George Gershwin in which shy bookshop worker Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn) is discovered by fashion photographer Dick Avery (Fred Astaire) and whisked off to Paris to become an haute couture model. ‘Timelessly elegant and […]
Part of the STA Film Series. Released on June 20, 1975, and directed by Steven Spielberg, Jaws is a masterclass in suspense, blending thrilling action, iconic music, and unforgettable characters. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this ground breaking blockbuster, a film that redefined summer cinema and still keeps audiences on the edge of their seats—and […]
This course is designed to build your confidence in speaking. Session's include body language, using your voice, gestures, speech writing, and yes, presenting multiple speeches! You will receive: - Mentoring and feedback in a safe environment - Materials and resources to take home with you, as well as an online digital speech craft bundle. Where: […]
M | 102 Mins | 1973 | DCP | US | D: Robert Clouse | Closed Captions available Lee (Bruce Lee) is a secret government agent who infiltrates a martial arts tournament to bring down a sinister drug lord. Widely considered the most influential martial arts film ever made, this movie blends masterfully choreographed fight […]
Film Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse + myth busting Quantum Science Panel Join us for an electrifying evening where science meets cinema! We’re screening the visually stunning, Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, a film that dives headfirst into the multiverse with a web-slinging twist. But the night doesn’t stop when the credits roll. After the […]
Come along to see our sheepdogs and handlers try to outsmart the sheep as they steer them through obstacles during competition at the Bungendore Sheepdog Trial
Created by artists; Andy Sumner, Cassandra Dove, Gautam Jhanjee An immersive exhibition of abstract works that reimagine the landscape, mythological symbolism and the role of humanity in the meeting of the earth and sky.
Hear from ABC Chief Election Analyst Antony Green AO on his 36-year career covering Australian election night counts for ABC Television. Antony promises a catalogue of the highs and lows, the laughs and the embarrassments, the thrills and spills of live election night broadcasting. ANTONY GREEN - BUNGEE JUMPING ON ELECTION NIGHT Manning Clark Hall […]
Join the National Library for a delicious three-course meal with drinks at Bookplate with renowned photojournalist and guest curator of the 'Fit to Print' exhibition, Mike Bowers. Mike will be giving an in-depth presentation about his life, career and where he’s headed next. Hear stories from behind the lines, reflections on the field of photojournalism, […]
Join us for a magical night under the stars with the Canberra Astronomical Society! Witness Mars, Tarantula Nebula, eta Carina Nebula, Swan Nebula, 47 Tucanae, Omega Centauri, Jewel Box, and Ptolemy's Cluster. Rug up, bring your family and friends, and explore our night skies.
M | 118 Mins | Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap | 1987 | 35mm | US | D: George Miller Arc Cinema presents a series of irreverent Friday night filmic feasts, curated and hosted by drag artist and culture warrior Venus Mantrap. Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap explores the archives to showcase cinema with bite: […]
End the financial year with a smile by picking up some Australian literature and unique gifts with discounts up to 50%* at the National Library Bookshop. Instore shoppers will receive a 15% discount storewide and up to 50% off selected items. The Library’s knowledgeable Bookshop team will be available to assist with their specialist range […]