The State Library is temporarily closed until further notice. See updates here.
Media Releases - 2012
$4.2 million revitalisation of the State Library of NSW
Date: 30/7/2012
The newly completed $4.2 million transformation of the State Library of NSW Macquarie Street building.
Artist's revent: friendship and feud of Patrick White and Sidney Nolan
Date: 10/8/2012
Two extraordinary new exhibitions will shine the spotlight on Australian cultural giants Patrick White and Sidney Nolan - the Life of Patrick White and Sidney Nolan: Illuminations are officially launched at the State Library.
The Australian Ballet spins full circle in 50 year celebration
Date: 6/11/2012
A free exhibition opens at the State Library on the world of dance - Time in Motion: 50 Years of the Australian Ballet.
Minister Souris to unveil prized Australian Treasure in Newcastle
Date: 16/2/2012
Unveiling of extraordinary piece of Newcastle's colonial history in special event at Newcastle Art Gallery on Monday 20 February 2012.
Much ado about Shakespeare and Cervantes revealed 396 years after their deaths!
Date: 16/4/2012
State Library staging a 'fan day' to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of two literary giants Shakespeare and Cervantes on 23 April, 2012.
Raising the dead at the State Library of NSW
Date: 17/7/2012
State Library of NSW promoting its Family History Service and free access to a cache of online resources that a general internet search won't find!
State Library Appointments
Date: 12/1/2012
Announcement of two new appointments and one re-appointment to the Library Council of NSW (State Library).
State Library safeguards Stolen Generations' survivor stories
Date: 29/6/2012
The recorded stories of Australian Stolen Generations survivors will be preserved for future generations with the State Library of NSW.
Strange magic unleashed with opening of The Quiet Volume at NSW State Library
Date: 24/10/2012
Australia's historic Mitchell Library stages theatre The Quiet Volume opening at the State Library on 7 January as part of the Sydney Festival 2013.
The Dawn rises again
Date: 8/3/2012
Australia's first feminist journal, the Dawn (1888-1905) is available for everyone to read online.
News
Blogs
Podcasts