Join our haiku writing workshop in the library to explore this Japanese short-form of poetry. Haiku consists of three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the...read more
Join Alissa Duke for an inspirational class/workshop with watercolour pencils amongst the bookshelves, and learn tips and techniques along the way. No previous experience is required – just bring your...read more
In this talk, Professor David McInnis explores how Shakespeare and fellow dramatists wrote their plays, tracing the textual evolution from authors’ hands to playhouses and eventually the printers. This period...read more
The Pierre Jaquinot Trio will perform at the library for the first time with a program of tunes from some of Pierre’s favourite composers. The songs will focus on the...read more
The Melbourne Athenaeum operates on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge them as Traditional Owners of these lands and pay respect to Elders, past and present.
