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Whats on
Special Events
Lunchtime and Evening Talks
Exhibitions
Tours
Training
Workshops

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Whats on

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Art Exhibition - Darwin Festival Water Over Skin Works by Daphne Cazalet
14 - 31 August Library Opening Hours
Searching through layers of a divided life. Mixed-race and visual art collide in an exploration of colour and culture. Scrolls of Japanese and Chinese paper, metres long, fill the walls with life and meaning as artist, Daphne Cazalet, searches her own past for an identity lost in a life of displacement. Download flyer (pdf 636Kb).




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Off the Beaten Track: a journey across the nation. A National Motor Museum Touring exhibition
20 August - 18 September
The historic car arrived safely in Darwin, at Parliament House, on 20 August 2008 the exact date it did 100 years ago. 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the first motor car to cross Central Australia from Adelaide to Darwin. The National Motor Museum has created a travelling exhibition that follows the route taken in 1908 by Harry Dutton and Murray Aunger in the ‘25 horse-power Talbot’. After its arrival, the car forms an integral part of an exhibition, which will be on display at the Northern Territory Library, exploring the centenary since this momentous event and its legacy, as it heralded great changes for the outback. The National Motor Museum along with The Northern Territory Library, acknowledges the Indigenous people whose land is crossed by this exhibition. Read abstract (pdf 22Kb). Download flyer (pdf 348Kb).

More information National Motor Museum.

Broad - women in contemporary music

Creating Liberty Songs - music across cultures

Darwin Festival Hosted Events August Lunchtime Talks
12noon -1pm
A series of casual lunchtime talks where the public have an opportunity to meet the artists, ask questions and learn about their creative processes.

18th ‘Creating Crossing Roper Bar’ With Paul Grabowsky and performers from Crossing Roper Bar.
22nd ‘Making music in today’s Indonesia’ With performers from Kua Etnika and Tanah Merege
25th ‘Broad – women in contemporary music’ With Deborah Conway and performers from Broad
29th ‘Creating Liberty Songs: music across cultures’ With Shelly Morris, Lou Bennett and performers from Liberty Songs

Image for Jimmy Little Event Jimmy Little
Thursday 28 August 11am
With his effortless, silky smooth vocal style, atop lush orchestrated arrangements, Jimmy Little can also adopt more traditional country sounds. He is now entering a sixth decade in the entertainment business. Jimmy is a very proud Australian who has something in his repertoire to entertain all age groups. Jimmy has also established the Jimmy Little Foundation, and will discuss more about it in his lunchtime talk at the Northern Territory Library. The purpose of the Foundation is to raise money to be used in the fight against kidney disease in the Australian Indigenous population. For further information about the Jimmy Little Foundation go to: www.jlf.org.au Download flyer (pdf 15Kb)

Venue: Northern Territory Library, Parliament House.

Evening of music and conversation
29 August, 6.30 - 7.30pm
An Evening of Music & Conversation Founding member of Midnight Oil Rob Hirst, who also wrote ‘Willies Bar & Grill: a rock ‘n’ roll tour of North America in an age of terror’ joins with successful Australian award winning authors, Phillip Gwynne - ‘Australian Rules’ - and Barry Jonsberg - ‘Dreamrider’ - for a relaxed, casual discussion setting. Download Flyer (pdf 431Kb).

Venue: Northern Territory Library, Parliament House.

ArtStoies logoExhibition ‘Artstories - A Celebration of Research and Practice
20 September – 10 October
ArtStories is a participatory research initiative of Charles Darwin University. In September, ArtStories will celebrate the results of a three year research project in five Top End school communities: children's artworks, songwriting, and narratives; telling the stories of self, family, community and dreams.

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Who will be the next Australian poetry slam champion?
29 September, 6.30pm
The search is on for the Northern Territory’s best talent! Speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem at the Australian Poetry Slam – NT heats – an electric live event where the audience is the judge! Entrants will compete in heats at the Northern Territory Library, Parliament House on Monday 29 September @ 6.30pm. The Northern Territory’s top slam poet will battle against state and territory winners for the coveted Australian Poetry Slam 08 title and $5,000 cash, at the Sydney Opera House on 4 December. Rules (pdf 80Kb)
Special Events

Northern Territory Literary Awards
The Northern Territory Literary Awards help to encourage and reward Territory writers of varying ages and backgrounds, from the novice to experienced authors.

Chief Minister's History Book Award
This award showcases the excellent talent in Australia and recognises the scholarly, literary and creative achievements advancing history in the Northern Territory.

Eric Johnston Lecture
The Eric Johnston Lecture began in 1986 and is held annually in the Library at Parliament House, Darwin. Details of past lectures.

Family History Research
It's all about you 'sharing, documenting and publishing your family history'.

Professional Development Day
A day for library staff from across the Northern Territory. Improve your skills, learn something new, and socialise with colleagues.

Lunchtime and Evening Talks

The Northern Territory Library hosts monthly lunchtime talks. Guest speakers possess valuable knowledge in their subject area and provide the public with the opportunity to learn and contribute in the diverse field of technology, history, education, business and other areas of personal or professional interest.

Exhibitions

The Northern Territory Library holds regular exhibitions on various themes. The material displayed could be from the library's various collections, or from the community. 

Tours

Northern Territory Library Tour
Every Thursday afternoon, the library runs a walk-through tour which highlights the special and general collections, newspapers and journals, public access system, facilities, and services. Tours commence at 4:30 pm at the library's Information Desk.

Educational Tours
Tours of the library for community, school, TAFE and tertiary groups can be arranged by appointment. Contact the Manager, Reference Services, on (08) 8999 7177 for further details.

Training

The Northern Territory Library offers free internet training for beginners throughout the year. Training is held at the library on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30. Bookings essential, please call 1800 019 155 or email ntlinfo.dlghs@nt.gov.au.  

Workshops

Workshops are a great way to develop your skills and meet people with similar interests. The Northern Territory Library will be conducting a variety of workshops throughout the year. For further details, please contact the library on (08) 8999 7177.

Disclaimer: All courses and events will be held at the Northern Territory Library, Parliament House, unless otherwise specified. For further enquiries and bookings, contact the library on (08) 8999 7177 or email ntlinfo.dlghs@nt.gov.au.

The library reserves the right to cancel programs. Where possible, prior notice of cancellations will be given.