Collection viewing: A treasure trove of tales for children

Schedule

Wed Oct 29 2025 at 07:30 am to 10:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600 | Canberra, CT

Advertisement
The Friends of the Library present their annual collection viewing event. This year’s focus is on children’s literature – from gumnut babies and magic puddings to Mr Chicken and green sheep.
This special evening will start with an introduction from well-known author Stephanie Owen Reeder, who has been fossicking around in the treasure trove that is the Library’s children’s literature collection for over 30 years. As Stephanie has discovered, the Library’s comprehensive children’s literature collections include everything from manuscripts, ephemera, bookplates and original artwork, to games, postcards, maps and collectors’ editions of classic Australian children’s books. After the talk, you will have the opportunity to view many of these treasures in a display curated specially for Friends.
Join us for delicious refreshments, conversation and happy recollections of childhood reading.
From $40 | Book now: https://www.library.gov.au/whats-on/events/collection-viewing-treasure-trove-tales-children
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

National Library of Australia

Host or Publisher National Library of Australia

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Canberra

2025 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Gala Dinner & National Announcement
Tue, 28 Oct at 06:15 pm 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Gala Dinner & National Announcement

The Great Hall, Parliament House

WORKSHOPS
Sketching on the Light Rail \ud83d\ude8a\u270f\ufe0f
Tue, 28 Oct at 11:45 pm Sketching on the Light Rail 🚊✏️

Alinga Street Station

ART FINE-ARTS
Mental Health Month BBQ
Wed, 29 Oct at 01:30 am Mental Health Month BBQ

Eddison Park

HEALTH-WELLNESS MENTAL-HEALTH
2025 Summer of Cricket Launch
Wed, 29 Oct at 02:30 am 2025 Summer of Cricket Launch

Pialligo Estate Vineyard

SPORTS WORKSHOPS
Crafting a Witch\u2019s Ladder
Wed, 29 Oct at 08:30 am Crafting a Witch’s Ladder

The Crystal Chalice

WORKSHOPS MAGIC-SHOW
Scott Cook w\/ Liz Frencham in Canberra
Wed, 29 Oct at 09:00 am Scott Cook w/ Liz Frencham in Canberra

Smith's Alternative

FESTIVALS CONTESTS
Mountain in Canberra
Wed, 29 Oct at 07:30 pm Mountain in Canberra

Llewellyn Hall

CONCERTS MUSIC
Ladies Day Luncheons October 2025
Thu, 30 Oct at 02:00 am Ladies Day Luncheons October 2025

92-96 Corinna Street Woden , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2606

WORKSHOPS
Canberra M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Fri, 14 Feb at 10:00 am Canberra M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows

180 London Cct

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ENTERTAINMENT
VIP Shopping Event - Canberra | Style by Wesson: Autumn Winter 2025\/26
Sun, 01 Jun at 04:00 pm VIP Shopping Event - Canberra | Style by Wesson: Autumn Winter 2025/26

Canberra

SHOPPING ART
Canberra Bar Crawl: Can I Get a Drink, Canberra?
Thu, 18 Sep at 08:00 am Canberra Bar Crawl: Can I Get a Drink, Canberra?

1 Genge St

PARTIES BAR-CRAWLS
Threads of Expression- Art Exhibition by Women for Everyone
Mon, 29 Sep at 12:00 am Threads of Expression- Art Exhibition by Women for Everyone

Belconnen Community Centre Swanson Ctr

ART EXHIBITIONS
Childrens Bonsai Workshop
Thu, 02 Oct at 12:30 am Childrens Bonsai Workshop

Forest Drive, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

WORKSHOPS ART
School Holiday Boredom Busters - Dr Helen Hoang Economics for Kids
Thu, 02 Oct at 01:00 am School Holiday Boredom Busters - Dr Helen Hoang Economics for Kids

Green Sq, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

KIDS HOLIDAY
NightFest 2025
Thu, 02 Oct at 08:30 am NightFest 2025

Commonwealth Park

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Mean Girls @ Verity Lane Market
Thu, 02 Oct at 08:30 am Mean Girls @ Verity Lane Market

50 Northbourne Ave, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCES
\ud83d\udca5CircALIAS - Cabaret under the Big Top!
Thu, 02 Oct at 10:30 am 💥CircALIAS - Cabaret under the Big Top!

Warehouse Circus Inc.

ART ENTERTAINMENT
ACT Woodcraft Guild members\u2019 Annual Exhibition and Sales
Thu, 02 Oct at 11:30 pm ACT Woodcraft Guild members’ Annual Exhibition and Sales

Australian National Botanic Gardens - The Banksia Centre

EXHIBITIONS ART
Bugs Alive Exhibition
Thu, 02 Oct at 11:30 pm Bugs Alive Exhibition

Australian National Botanic Gardens

EXHIBITIONS KIDS
Floriade Event \u2014 Nature Journalling
Fri, 03 Oct at 03:00 am Floriade Event — Nature Journalling

Floriade,Canberra

ART

What's Happening Next in Canberra?

Discover Canberra Events