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December 17: Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann, authors of The Marmalade Files, The Mandarin Code and The Shadow Game, the books that inspired Foxtel's Secret City TV series, will be signing copies of their books at Paperchain Manuka from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
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January 4: Story time: At the National Portrait Gallery at 10.30am, children can listen to the story A Lion in Paris by Beatrice Alemagna and create their own visual responses. All materials provided; all abilities and ages. All children must be accompanied. Bookings essential $5 per child. portrait.gov.au.
January 24: At 6pm in the National Library of Australia Theatre, Lower Ground 1, photojournalist and official war artist Stephen Dupont will present a free lecture, From Raskols to We Cut Heads, on his artist's books project followed by a conversation with Treasures Curator Nat Williams.Bookings: nla.gov.au.
January 25: At 11.30am in the National Library of Australia's Conference Room, Level 4, Summer Storytime features funny and charming yarns from the library's collection. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $2 per child. Bookings: nla.gov.au.
February 2: In Shooting the Picture: Press Photography in Australia, researchers Sally Young and Fay Anderson pose the question: will changes in technology spell the end of traditional press photography? With Andrew Meares, Chief Photographer, Fairfax Media. National Library of Australia, Foyer, Theatre, Ground floor. $15 includes book signing and refreshments. Bookings: nla.gov.au.
February 7: In the free Fellowship Presentation Pinafores, Prodigies & Precocities, Dr Gillian Arrighi explores the era of the child performer during the days of the British Empire, 1880–1914. Conference Room, Level 4, National Library of Australia. Bookings: nla.gov.au.
February 8: Historian Geoffrey Blainey's The Story of Australia's People: The Rise and Rise of a New Australia traces the country's history from the gold rush to the present day. Foyer Theatre, ground floor, National Library of Australia, 6pm. $15 includes book signing and refreshments. Bookings: nla.gov.au.
February 15: Fairfax columnist Clementine Ford's new book, Fight Like a Girl, is a manifesto for feminists new, old and soon-to-be, and exposes just how unequal the world continues to be for women. Foyer Theatre, ground floor, National Library of Australia, 6pm. $15 includes book signing and refreshments. Bookings: nla.gov.au.
February 22: In NGA Book Club at 10.30am, join Claudia Hyles for a discussion exploring literary themes around the visual arts.This season's book is Peacock and vine: Fortuny and Morris in life and at work by AS Byatt. Meet at the National Gallery of Australia information desk. $18, $15 NGA members. Bookings: nga.gov.au.
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