What's on

Geoff Barker showcases how the State Library has built its photographic collection over the past 150 years.

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. 

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. 

Ross McMullin and renowned ABC commentator Jim Maxwell discuss the remarkable stories about cricket and WWI revealed in Ross’s new book.

Join us in the Paintings Galleries for drawing adventures!

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. 

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. 

Learn about Spanish exploration and charting of the Americas and the Pacific, with examples from the Library's collection.

Create a 3D diorama inspired by the Library’s collection and see where your imagination takes you!

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. 

Join author Lucas Jordan on the eve of Anzac Day to uncover the story of the Chipilly Six and their extraordinary feats.

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. 

Heidi Norman, John Maynard and Lynda-June Coe reflect on Aboriginal political histories, activism and advocacy.

In this workshop, Chet Van Duzer will discuss how maps are rich documents that slowly release their stories through close examination.

Chet Van Duzer discusses the early history and development of cartouches, and examines the sources and symbolism of these remarkable frames.

Susannah Fullerton discusses the literary sensation created by the 1847 publication of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel — Jane Eyre.

Ruth Park is a major author who penned The Harp in the South (1948) and was dubbed the ‘female Dickens from Australia’.

Come along and hear our Curators reveal the tales behind some of the fascinating pictures recently added to the Library’s collections.

Booker Prize shortlisted author Paul Murray discusses his third novel, The Bee Sting, with ABC's Kate Evans.

Kyra Geddes explores her stunning debut The Story Thief, a moving family saga inspired by one of Australia’s most infamous novels.