Visit our foyer to learn more about the creation of the stop-motion animated work The Page Turner, developed by Eleanor & Giovanni for this years’ Enlighten Festival. Figurines and concept art will be on display, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the illuminations that will come to life on our building once the sun goes down.
On display 27 Feb – 9 March in the National Library foyer during daily opening hours. Free entry, no bookings required.
Check building opening hours here: Opening hours | National Library of Australia (NLA)
Event Info
Where: The National Library of Australia
Tickets: Free entry, no bookings required.
When: 27 February – 9 March
Building Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8am to 8pm
- Friday: 8am to 5pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 5pm
- Public holidays: 9am to 5pm
Accessibility information is available on the National Library of Australia website here.
Figurine painting workshop with Eleanor & Giovanni
Join award-winning animators and artists Eleanor & Giovanni for a workshop based on their Enlighten Festival 2026 illumination The Page Turner, created for the National Library of Australia on Saturday 28th of February
Illuminations at The National Library of Australia
Taking inspiration from the National Library of Australia’s vast collection, The Page Turner is created using a combination of stop motion puppet animation, pop-up and tunnel books, all hand made using paper to give the viewer the experience of being inside a book.
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