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In April 1770, strangers onboard the Endeavour appeared off the shores of Kamay (Botany Bay). This exhibition explores the eight days that followed and their continuing legacy.
Until 18 October you can view the world’s best photojournalism from 2019 in our galleries.
This display compares two pandemics, one century apart.
More than 300 original artworks from the Library’s unique collection of landscape and portrait paintings.
Sculpture busts, miniature portraits, ceramics, coins, medals, cutlery, teacups, typewriters, convict bricks and much more!
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Curator's Choice: Holding up Her Majesty’s Mail
Friday
Friday, 25 September 2020 - 1pm to 1:30pm
The discovery of gold in New South Wales in 1851 brought hopeful crowds rushing to the goldfields to seek their fortune.
Spring has arrived so why not create a bird feeder to encourage birds to visit your home!
Friends Event: Evocative scenes of everyday life
Tuesday
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 - 12pm to 12:45pm
Join Louise Anemaat as she introduces us to a recent Library acquisition, The Town Band, 1951 by Australian artist, Herbert Badham.
Libby and Lisa share No! Never! , the fabulous new book that they have written together. They will then share their top tips for writing.
The Library is currently exhibiting the prestigious World Press Photo contest 2019 and as we contemplate the power of photojournalism, we have invited Sydney Morning Herald photographer, Rhett Wyman and Herald and Age journalist Ella Archibald-Binge to discuss their latest joint venture, the Dalarinji Project, supported by the Judith Nielson Institute.
Funny, furious, friendly or frightful – draw faces of all sorts!
Join the State Librarian, Dr John Vallance as he shares his favourite tales from The Odyssey.
Psst! Have you ever wanted to send a secret message to someone? You’re not alone!
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