Silent Film Festival Program Upcoming 2024 Silent Film Festival sessions at the Library. Read more Silent Film Festival On Site Onsite
Pop-up craft Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. Read more Kids at the Library Free Onsite
Library tour for families Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the State Library of NSW. Read more Kids at the Library Free Onsite
Pop-up craft Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. Read more Kids at the Library Free Onsite
Library tour for families Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the State Library of NSW. Read more Kids at the Library Free Onsite
Wadgayawa Nhay Dhadjan Wari (they made them a long time ago) tour Explore our new exhibition, featuring Aboriginal belongings removed from Country over the last 230 years that have travelled back to Sydney. Read more Indigenous Inside the Library Free On Site
To know what's there and how to get there: Spanish mapping of empire Learn about Spanish exploration and charting of the Americas and the Pacific, with examples from the Library's collection. Read more Friends of the Library
Make a Diorama Workshop Create a 3D diorama inspired by the Library’s collection and see where your imagination takes you! Read more Kids at the Library Onsite
Pop-up craft Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. Read more Kids at the Library Free Onsite
Library tour for families Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the State Library of NSW. Read more Kids at the Library Free Onsite
Lucas Jordan: The Chipilly Six Join author Lucas Jordan on the eve of Anzac Day to uncover the story of the Chipilly Six and their extraordinary feats. Read more Talks & Ideas Free On Site
Discover our new photography exhibition: Shot Join a curator-led tour of Shot, and immerse yourself in Australia’s past as seen through the lens of Australian photographers. Read more Inside the Library Free On Site
Pop-up craft Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery. Read more Kids at the Library Free Onsite
Library tour for families Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the State Library of NSW. Read more Kids at the Library Free Onsite
Danger, drama, action! How to write great adventure stories In this quickfire writing workshop, students develop an adventure story and use writing techniques to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Read more Schools Free
Going places: migration to Australia We’ll investigate reasons for migrating and uncover different journeys over the sea. Read more Schools Free
History Now: Aboriginal political histories Heidi Norman, John Maynard and Lynda-June Coe reflect on Aboriginal political histories, activism and advocacy. Read more Talks & Ideas Free On Site
Trivia in the Library Bar Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for Trivia in The Library Bar. Read more Live at the Bar Free Onsite Ongoing
Looking slowly at early modern maps In this workshop, Chet Van Duzer will discuss how maps are rich documents that slowly release their stories through close examination. Read more Onsite