Wiradjiri artist Rechelle Turner will introduce you to the joyful meditative practice of slow-stitched coiled weaving. As you weave, Murawari musician Belle Whyte will perform and share her cultural stories along with Rechelle
Join Brooke Blurton and Dr Melanie Saward as they yarn about their new young adult novel, A Good Kind of Trouble, and what it means to write Indigenous-led stories for today’s young people at the National Library of Australia.
Explore the magic that is the darkroom and film photography! In this fun two-day workshop, participants will be introduced to the full process of analogue image-making from learning how to take photos with 35mm point and shoot cameras, developing their own film, to printing in the darkroom. This immersive workshop is a great way for […]
Join children’s picture book creator Ronojoy Ghosh for a writing and drawing school holiday activity. In this hands-on creative workshop children will be inspired by Ronojoy’s engaging drawings and storytelling to unlock their own creativity and believe that anything is possible! Ronojoy will teach the joy of drawing and writing by co-creating a story and […]
Join Wiradjuri–Irish artist Bria McCarthy for an enchanted adventure into light and shadow. Craft your own characters and props, then step inside the Shadow House tent to see how puppets can transform simple shapes into captivating stories. Suitable for ages 5–12 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.
ACT Scouts and Guides Present Canberra Gang Show 2025: A Race to Space! Join two competing teams as they race to be the first people to Mars in a youth produced and performed piece, encouraging young up and coming performers in the ACT; with some family friendly fun these holidays. The show runs from the […]
Join Brooke Blurton and Dr Melanie Saward for a creative writing and drawing school holiday activity at the National Library. In this hands-on creative workshop, young writers and storytellers will be inspired by the incredible work of youth advocate and media personality Brooke Blurton and author and academic Melanie Saward. Their brand new YA series, […]
What are the constitutional implications when a prime minister is dismissed? This Constitution Day, join us as we delve into the historic dismissal of Gough Whitlam in 1975. As we mark the 50th anniversary of this landmark event, we’ll explore the vital questions it raised about constitutional change and the future of democracy in Australia. […]
Join Professors Martin Thomas and Jon Altman for a discussion about Martin’s new book, Clever Men at the National Library. What really happened when Charles Mountford led a quarrelsome team of Australian and American scientists to explore traditional Aboriginal life in Arnhem Land in 1948? In this way, the legendary Charles Mountford immodestly described his […]
Join us for this special NAIDOC week event to find out how Indigenous Protected Areas are transforming Indigenous communities and contributing to the global fight against environmental degradation, species loss and climate change. The event features a screening of Keeping Country Strong followed by a panel discussion.
Softball - Four half-day sessions of fun, game-based activities for ages 5-11. Learn about softball, build confidence and make new friends. Try softball with no obligation to sign up for the full season. Mondays 7 & 14 July at Hughes Oval (Webster St Hughes) - Fridays 11 & 18 July at Waramanga Playing Fields (Badamara […]
Squash ACT Kids Come and Try Day When: Saturday 12 July 2025 Where: Woden (4 Launceston St, Phillip) & Dickson (79 Dickson Pl, Dickson) Squash Courts • Primary School (Ages 6–12): 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM • High School/College (Ages 13–18): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM