NSW State Library’s priceless ‘bad art’ collection celebrated in lavish new book Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Reading the Rooms: Behind the paintings of the State Library of NSW available 1 December 2023. Read more Recent media stories
New underground gallery & auditorium to open beneath historic Mitchell Library building Friday, 27 October 2023 Sydneysiders and visitors will soon experience the State Library on a whole new level. Read more Recent media stories
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. Read more Recent media stories
2024 State Library of NSW fellowships announced Friday, 20 October 2023 Eight prestigious research fellowships totalling $236,000 have just been awarded. Read more Recent media stories
Openbook spring out now! Friday, 01 September 2023 The State Library of NSW’s lavish, quarterly magazine is blooming. Read more Recent media stories
Shortlists announced for 2023 NSW Premier’s History Awards Friday, 04 August 2023 Eleven judges considered 186 entries across the six prize categories. Read more Awards
Free after-school club for curious kids Tuesday, 11 July 2023 NSW State Library launches Atlas. Read more Recent media stories
Winners announced for the 2023 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Monday, 22 May 2023 The winners of the $350,000 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards were announced tonight, with Debra Dank’s debut We Come With This Place taking out a record four of the 14 prizes. Read more Awards