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What's On
Public programs and learning activities will be delivered onsite and online in 2021. See what's on here.
Darug knowledge-holders, artists and educators Leanne Watson, Jasmine Seymour, Erin Wilkins and Rhiannon Wright share their culture and stories of special sites along Dyarubbin (the Hawkesbury river).
Marking its 10th year, the Photos1440 exhibition returns to the Library with a look back over the past decade of key events and moments captured through the lens of Sydney Morning Herald photographers.
Gay and lesbian life went public in the 70s. Speaking up and standing out, gay men and women took to the streets proudly demanding to be seen, heard and accepted. This exhibition tells their story.
Sculpture busts, miniature portraits, ceramics, coins, medals, cutlery, teacups, typewriters, convict bricks and much more!
More than 300 original artworks from the Library’s unique collection of landscape and portrait paintings.
Significant Individuals: Quong Tart
Step into Quong Tart’s shoes and piece together the missing primary sources to bring Quong Tart’s story to life.
Join us at the Library for calligraphy demonstrations in languages other than English
The B List with Bri Lee & Emily Maguire
Acclaimed author Emily Maguire joins the book club to talk about her latest novel Love Objects.
This interactive experience will inspire your students to learn more about the great playwright, William Shakespeare!
This interactive experience will inspire your students to learn more about the great playwright, William Shakespeare!
We’ll investigate reasons for migrating and uncover different journeys over the sea.
Be among the first to hear from some of the newly announced winners of the 2021 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
International bestselling author Kate Grenville discusses her latest imaginative response to history, A Room Made of Leaves.International bestselling author Kate Grenville discusses her latest imaginative response to history, A Room Made of Leaves.