Talks
Join us for an exciting program of talks and seminars on literary, historical and contemporary issues, together with presentations about, and showings of, the Library's rich collections.
You can also listen to selected talks online.
Monday 9 November, 5.30 PM for 6.00 PM
Talk: Arthur Easton: A celebration of his life
Arthur Easton (1949–2009), who had worked for the past 25 years in the Library’s manuscripts section, died suddenly on Anzac Day.
Tuesday 10 November, 5.30 PM for 6.00 PM
Talk: Basics of book collecting: Where and how to start
Melbourne antiquarian booksellers Kay Craddock and Jonathan Burdon draw on their years of experience to provide information about selecting and sourcing second-hand and antiquarian books.
Wednesday 11 November, 5.30 PM for 6.00 PM
Talk: Plays by Dymphna Cusack (1902–1981)
Enjoy dramatised readings by professional actors of two works addressing issues still relevant today: His Honour Comes to Tea (1933) and The Banner (1937)
Thursday 12 November, 6.00 PM
Talk: 36th Australian Antiquarian Book Fair
Booksellers from around Australia and New Zealand will showcase a selection of books within a broad price range.
Friday 13 November, 11.00 AM
Talk: 36th Australian Antiquarian Book Fair
Booksellers from around Australia and New Zealand will showcase a selection of books within a broad price range.
Friday 13 November, 7.00 PM
Talk: Australian Poetry Slam 09
The search is on for the best talent in NSW
Saturday 14 November, 10.00 AM
Talk: 36th Australian Antiquarian Book Fair
Booksellers from around Australia and New Zealand will showcase a selection of books within a broad price range.
Wednesday 18 November, 6.00 PM for 6.30 PM
Talk: Larissa Behrendt speaks on Legacy with Germaine Greer
Professor Larissa Behrendt speaks about her new book, Legacy, as part of the Sydney PEN’s Voices: The 3 Writers Project
Friday 27 November, 5.30 PM for 6.00 PM
Talk: Friends Christmas concert
Celebrate with the Singers of St Laurence, led by Neil McEwan, as they perform Advent and Epiphany motets and carols from various traditions.
Thursday 3 December, 7.30 PM
