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Recent media releases

Landmark exhibition in new photography gallery

Monday 30 October 2023
The State Library of NSW is staging its biggest and most significant photography exhibition to date in its new underground Photography Gallery.

New underground gallery & auditorium to open

Friday, 27 October 2023
Sydneysiders and visitors will soon experience the State Library on a whole new level.

New leadership for the State Library of NSW’s next chapter

Thursday, 26 October 2023
The NSW Government has today announced the appointment of Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon as the new State Librarian.

2024 State Library of NSW fellowships announced

Friday 20 October 2023
Eight prestigious research fellowships totalling $236,000 have just been awarded.

Significant Aboriginal objects come back to Country after 200 years

Friday 6 October 2023
Aboriginal communities, families, Elders and makers will for the first time have direct access to 30 ancestral objects.

Thursday 7 September 2023

Thursday 7 September 2023
$85,000 in prize money was awarded as part of NSW History Week.

50th anniversary of Australian Gay Pride Week

Tuesday 6 September 2023
Add your story to the historic record.

Openbook spring out now!

Published 1 September 2023
The State Library of NSW’s lavish, quarterly magazine is blooming.