Well, folks, assuming anyone has time spare whilst completing assignments and prepping for exams, here's a round-up of what's on at Australian libraries this weekend.
The National Library of Australia
The NLA currently has two exhibitions running - one on the Dunera Boys, and one on the photographer Wolfgang Sievers.
The State Library of Queensland
Exhibitions include New Treasures (new additions to the collection), William Robinson Showcase (a Queensland artist , and Laura: festival in focus (photography of an Aboriginal dance festival).
The State Library of New South Wales
Two exhibitions for your enjoyment - ONE hundred, marking the centenary of the Mitchell Library, and Stranger than fiction, an exhibition of non-book objects in the library's collections.
The State Library of Victoria
Another two exhibitions: ’til you drop: shopping – a Melbourne history (self-explanatory), and Mirror of the World: books and ideas (rare, beautiful and historically significant books).
The State Library of Western Australia
Just one exhibition -The Durack Dynasty - on WA pioneer family the Duracks. Quite appropriate, given the considerable interest in family history.
The Northern Territory Library
Again, just one exhibition, but from the sound of it an ambitious one - Selling an American Dream: Australia’s Greek Café.
Although a couple of our libraries do not have current, non-permanent exhibitions, all of our state libraries have permanent exhibitions and online exhibitions to check out as well. So even if you haven't got time to visit in person, you might find you have half an hour spare to browse one of the online exhibitions.
Have a great weekend!
Catherine
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