106K views · 398 reactions | The National Library Board (NLB) is hosting its largest pre-loved book giveaway with 60,000 books up for grabs. They come from the library's collections and are generally older editions. Members of the public who would like to donate their books can do so at the event, and can drop up to 50 books off on both dates. Admission is free. | Mothership | Facebook

1.2K views · 48 reactions | Enlighten 2023 has officially begun! Come join us in admiring this year’s beautiful illuminations, playing board games in the reading room, enjoying live performances and eating some delicious food. Enlighten activities at the National Library continue tomorrow evening and next weekend! Enlighten Festival | Bella Groove | Mellabella Gelato | MollyCoddle Parties | Slumber & Dream | Jazzy Jumpers | Bookplate | National Library of Australia | Facebook

42K views · 177 reactions | 1968: a year of momentous events. Whether it was the war in Vietnam, student demonstrations, the murder of Martin Luther King Jr and Robert Kennedy, the Prague Spring or the blistering power of a Hendrix solo, there was a strong sense that the world would never be the same again. www.nla.gov.au/1968 | National Library of Australia | Facebook