Increased prize money for 2023 NSW Premier’s History Awards – call for nominations Monday, 20 February 2023 The State Library announced the opening of nominations for the NSW Premier’s History Awards 2023. Read more Awards
Landmark publication on birth of modern science secured by NSW State Library Thursday, 24 November 2022 A 16th century book that transformed our understanding of the human body has just been acquired by the State Library. Read more Exhibitions
Prize boost announced for the 2023 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Thursday, 08 September 2022 The NSW Government has announced today an increase of $40,000 in funding for the Multicultural NSW Award and the Indigenous Prize. Read more Awards
Winners announced for NSW Premier’s History Awards Friday, 02 September 2022 A total of $75,000 in prize money was awarded. Read more Awards
Celebrating the changing world of picture books Friday, 08 July 2022 The Library's new exhibition, Imagine ... the Wonder of Picture Books, opens Saturday 9 July 2022. Read more Exhibitions
Extraordinary First Nations theatre-maker Andrea James wins top honours for women playwrights Thursday, 19 May 2022 Her playwriting was described by the judges as “unruly, delightful and heartbreaking”. Read more Awards
Shortlists announced for 2022 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Tuesday, 05 April 2022 Contemporary works by leading and emerging Australian writers have just been shortlisted. Read more Awards