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The new school year has arrived and we would like to share with you all the marvellous resources available here at the Library.
Whether your kids are looking for whacky tales or daring escapes, here are some awesome stories to enjoy during the long lazy days of summer.
Catch up on popular Library events featuring authors, scholars, artists and curators.
Discover how an artist followed in the inspiring footsteps of a botanist rescued from a tragic expedition in 1848.
A little notebook rescued from the Mittagong tip paints a picture of Sydney suburban life in the early 1900s.
A title page has always told readers what the book is about, but sometimes with an artistic flourish.
Photographers have been busy documenting these unprecedented times — here’s a sample of what they’ve captured.
Explore a whimsical vision of Sydney with this newly acquired rare map.
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