What’s On In May At National Library

National Library

As the days gets shorter, liven up your evenings with thought-provoking discussions at the National Library this May. There will be an in conversation event with Jelena Dockic, a panel event with two prominent Australia historians, and we will be celebrating the release of a new NLA Publishing title, If Everyone Cared Enough.

Program

  • Fearless: In conversation with Jelena Dokic

    Wednesday 1 May | 6.00pm to 7.30pm | Free

    Jelena Dokic will be in conversation about her latest book, Fearless, with Kathryn Favelle, Director of Reader Services at the National Library of Australia.

  • Provocations: Arguing about history

    Wednesday 8 May | 6pm to 7pm | $15 members; $20 non-members

    The Friends of the National Library of Australia present Professor Frank Bongiorno and Professor Peter Stanley who will discuss where Australian history is now and where it is going.

  • Book launch: If Everyone Cared Enough by Margaret Tucker MBE

    Wednesday 15 May | 6pm to 7.30pm | Free

    A celebration of Margaret Elizabeth (Liliardia) Tucker MBE (1904-1996).

    Join members of Margaret Tucker’s family for a celebration of Margaret’s life and work, and to mark the release of the new edition of her autobiography, If Everyone Cared Enough.

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