Uncover the challenges and triumphs of those who left their homelands driven by dreams of a better future. Explore the unbroken connection of First Australians to their lands and waters that provides vital context for understanding these migration experiences. Our Hopes and Fears exhibition celebrates the people, their personal journeys and stories of resilience and hope that have shaped our nation's history. See the exhibition in person or online | National Library of Australia

5.3K views · 79 reactions | Make your time travelling fantasies come true, thanks to the Australian Web Archive. The Archive captures more than 20 years of Australian websites, which means you can revisit where you worked, what you loved, where you lived and who you were. This incredible treasure trove of memories is brought to you by the National Library of Australia and its partners. Start browsing here: www.trove.nla.gov.au/website | National Library of Australia | Facebook

28 reactions | Did you know that we have a library at the Australian Museum?  Here are five surprising facts you may not know about it 樂 Discover our library’s incredible collection here: https://bit.ly/3wxbOjh | Australian Museum | Facebook

Dr Deirdre O’Connell recently joined us to share the findings of her 2023 National Library Fellowship research about the extraordinary influence of Augusta 'Pakie' Macdougall. Pakie was an incredibly influential figure during the 1920’s to 1940’s who brought suffragist activism, Greenwich Village’s salon culture, and the Little Theatre movement to interwar Sydney. In this lecture Dr O’Connell outlines the discoveries she made about the profound impact of Pakie Macdougall: https://bit.ly/3PoazLR

74 reactions · 15 shares | Original drawings and paintings by the artists of the ‘Picturesque Atlas of Australasia’ are currently on show at the National Library in ‘A Nation Imagined: The Artists of the Picturesque Atlas’. Presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of NSW. | National Library of Australia | Facebook

30 reactions | We have recently released our redeveloped catalogue. Whether you’re still getting used to it or you haven’t yet dived in, check out this quick video to help get you started with searching! Find more helpful videos and information about our redeveloped catalogue: https://bit.ly/43IuPgA | National Library of Australia | Facebook