27 May, 2026
NSS is one of the Australia’s most beloved annual reading events, bringing together millions of children, families, libraries, schools and early learning centres to share the same story, at the same time, right across Australia. For more information, please visit: https://www.alia.org.au/Web/Web/Events/NSS/NSS_2026.aspx?hkey=ba22a12e-c39f-4f7f-bbb9-d1f983e89ad5
27 May, 2026 to 03 Jun, 2026
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. For more information, click here: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
21 May, 2026
The Australian Book Industry Awards celebrate the achievements of authors and publishers in bringing Australian books to readers. For more information, please visit: https://abiawards.com.au/
17 May, 2026 to 24 May, 2026
Explore fantastical places, unpack politics and hear a world of stories, real and imagined, at Carriageworks, Sydney Town Hall and venues across the city from 17–24 May. For more information, please visit: https://www.swf.org.au/
11 May, 2026 to 14 May, 2026
ALIA provides the platform as a meeting point for all Library and Information professionals, from all sectors and all areas of Australia and the international community. The National Conference provides unparalleled opportunities to become stronger as professionals and as an industry with engaging programs and a forum to collaborate, network and build partnerships amongst our […]
07 May, 2026 to 10 May, 2026
One of Australia’s most loved literary institutions, Melbourne Writers Festival brings writers and readers together to be inspired, challenged and thrilled by an intelligent, rousing and diverse program of events celebrating books and ideas. For more information, please visit: https://mwf.com.au/
06 May, 2026 to 07 May, 2026
NEAS brings together leaders and professionals in ELT to share resources, insights, and best practices. With integrity and care at the heart of our work, the NEAS 2026 Conference will explore how belief sustains and strengthens the ELT profession. Through keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, the program will showcase innovation, celebrate diversity, and […]
20 Apr, 2026 to 26 Apr, 2026
Each city or region curates its crawl: a self-guided route through independent bookshops. The heart of the Global Book Crawl is the joy of discovery: wandering through bookstores, getting lost in conversations, and finding titles you didn’t know you needed. Visit two bookshops or twenty, you’re part of something bigger. Follow the map. Join the […]
