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
Frames that Speak: An Introduction to Cartographic Cartouches Chet Van Duzer discusses the early history and development of cartouches, and examines the sources and symbolism of these remarkable frames. Read more Free On Site
Susannah Fullerton: Jane Eyre — its arrival in the world Susannah Fullerton discusses the literary sensation created by the 1847 publication of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel — Jane Eyre. Read more On Site
Monique Rooney - Ruth Park: New Zealand-Australian author Ruth Park is a major author who penned The Harp in the South (1948) and was dubbed the ‘female Dickens from Australia’. Read more Scholar Talks Online Free
Every picture tells a story: Capturing daily life in NSW Come along and hear our Curators reveal the tales behind some of the fascinating pictures recently added to the Library’s collections. Read more Free On Site
Paul Murray: The Bee Sting Booker Prize shortlisted author Paul Murray discusses his third novel, The Bee Sting, with ABC's Kate Evans. Read more Sydney Writers' Festival On Site
Kyra Geddes: The Story Thief Kyra Geddes explores her stunning debut The Story Thief, a moving family saga inspired by one of Australia’s most infamous novels. 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
Backstage pass Head into the underground stacks with our curators and explore the Library’s vast book, manuscript and picture collections. Read more Inside the Library On Site
And the Award Goes To... Be among the first to hear from some of the winners of the 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. Read more Awards Sydney Writers' Festival Talks & Ideas Free On Site
Winning Histories The History Council of NSW brings together three award-winning historians to discuss the dual art of writing winning histories and creating captivating narratives. Read more Sydney Writers' Festival Talks & Ideas Free On Site
Sydney's Bohemian Bee Miles Discover the fascinating life of Bee Miles, an uncompromising and fearless woman who captivated mid-20th century Australia, with biographer Rose Ellis, novelist Kate Grenville and host Caroline Baum. Read more Sydney Writers' Festival Talks & Ideas On Site Onsite
Lauren Groff: The Vaster Wilds Hear from Fates and Furies author Lauren Groff on her latest New York Times–bestselling historical novel, The Vaster Wilds, which follows a spirited girl alone in the wilderness. In conversation with Melanie Kembrey. Read more Sydney Writers' Festival Talks & Ideas On Site
Literary Legends Explore the literary histories of Charmian Clift, Shirley Hazzard and Elizabeth Harrower with the writers who are salvaging their stories from the archives. Featuring Brigitta Olubas, Nadia Wheatley and Susan Wyndham, with host Caroline Baum. Read more Sydney Writers' Festival Talks & Ideas On Site
Best Friends Interrogate and celebrate friendship with Susan Wyndham and Gyan Yankovich, in conversation with Spectrum’s Melanie Kembrey. Read more Sydney Writers' Festival Talks & Ideas On Site
Retro Sydney Slide Night Celebrate Sydney through the decades at this slide night and talk by Nathan Mete, whose popular Instagram account @retrosydney_ has become a book detailing the city’s Golden Age. Read more Sydney Writers' Festival Talks & Ideas On Site
Sarah Ogilvie: The Dictionary People Indulge your word nerdery with lexicographer Sarah Ogilvie, whose book, The Dictionary People, dives deep into previously untapped archives to tell a people’s history of the Oxford English Dictionary. With Phillipa McGuinness. Read more Sydney Writers' Festival Talks & Ideas Free On Site
The Library That Made Me Hear from an illustrious line-up of writers and creatives as they reflect on the formative library – or libraries – that shaped them as readers and writers. Read more Sydney Writers' Festival Talks & Ideas On Site
Discover World Press Photo 2024 Discover the stories behind the 2024 World Press Photo Exhibition in a special event with Jury Chair for Europe, Anastasia Taylor-Lind. Read more Talks & Ideas Free On Site