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What's On
Public programs and learning activities will be delivered onsite and online in 2021. See what's on here.
Reflections: Nicole Abadee in conversation with Robert Drewe
Reflections: Nicole Abadee in conversation with Robert Drewe
Ian MacFarlane explores the lives of ten remarkable Australians who each made their mark on the world stage through their personal achievements.
Join the rush to learn about striking it lucky in the 1850s.
In preparation for St Patrick’s Day, the Library hosts one of Ireland’s favourite authors, John Connell, in conversation with Daniel Browning. John will be talking about The Running Book.
This Harmony Week join us for an introduction to PressReader, a digital newsstand offering over 7000 publications in more than 60 languages.
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
We’ll investigate reasons for migrating and uncover different journeys over the sea.
Which are you – a cat person or dog person?
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
Curator Tour: A few of our favourite things with Geoff Barker
Our curators will lead you through the hidden spaces that house all sorts of fascinating items, with stories to match.
Join us for this very special B List as Bri talks to Alice Procter, a London-based, Australian-raised art historian with a masters in anthropology.
Celebrate the Coming Out in the 70s exhibition with a series of events to mark over 50 years of Pride.
An ever changing selection of fascinating items from the Library's extraordinary collection.