Exhibitions & events
The State Library of New South Wales provides dynamic, informative and entertaining exhibitions and display programs from over one million pictorial images as well as maps, manuscripts and ephemera from our collections.
Five historic galleries in the Mitchell Wing enable visitors to see many treasures through a changing exhibition and display program.
The State Library of New South Wales also hosts inspiring talks, tours, movies and courses covering subjects as broad as our own collections. Join journalists, artists, writers, historians, researchers, curators and even food critics - there's something for everyone's taste.
Exhibitions
The Library provides free exhibitions showcasing the Library's unique collections of art, photography, books, manuscripts and artefacts relating in particular to New South Wales and the Pacific.
Events & talks
Public events include talks and seminars on literary, historical and contemporary issues, together with presentations about, and showings of, the Library's rich collections.
Displays
Current and upcoming displays at the Library.
Courses
The State Library of New South Wales provides a range of courses and workshops in the use of Library resources both for the public and library industry professionals.
Tours
Take a tour of the State Library of New South Wales and discover its history, services and resources. Discover the Library with an Introductory tour, enjoy a History and Heritage tour or visit the Shakespeare Room.
Movies
Enjoy free movies from the extensive film and documentary collection of the State Library of New South Wales. The movies are screened regularly in the Metcalfe Auditorium, Maquarie Street Wing.
Bookings
Information on how to book for events, talks, courses and tours.
Under 35s club (SL U35)
Join the State Library of New South Wales free Under-35 Club and experience a unique blend of events featuring Australian talent across the fields of photography, fashion, art, contemporary literature, film and animation.
Australian Poetry Slam 2008
Speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem at the Australian Poetry Slam - NSW heats - in an electric live event where the audience is the judge!
