What's On
A new project by Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones, who has collaborated with four Sydney elders — Uncle Chicka, Aunty Esme, Aunty Sandra and Uncle Dennis — to tell a very personal story of Aboriginal Sydney.
A personal look at children’s lives during the First World War.
Marking the UNESCO International Year of Indigenous Languages, this exhibition builds on the Library's historical collections with stories of resilience and achievement from communities throughout NSW.
A collection of images from the Deadly Awards captured by Jamie James from 1994-2013.
Thousands of people travel now through Central Station every day, but how many know what once lay beneath it? Dead Central will take you on a journey back to 19th century Sydney, to rediscover a place you thought you knew.
An ever changing selection of fascinating items from the Library's extraordinary collection.
More than 300 original artworks from the Library’s unique collection of landscape and portrait paintings.
Sculpture busts, miniature portraits, ceramics, coins, medals, cutlery, teacups, typewriters, convict bricks and much more!
Historian Michelle Arrow comes to the Library to talk about her new book examining how the personal became political in the decade that created contemporary Australia.
Thinking out Loud - Strangers in Europa: Migrants, Terrorists, Refugees
Thinking out Loud: Strangers in Europa (Full Series)
A growing extremism relies on an idealized figure of “Europa.” Its spread around the world is highlighted by acts of violence such as in Christchurch. At its core is the fear of a growing migrant population, especially Muslim. In this timely series of lectures Aamir R. Mufti takes long-view perspective in which Europe’s past is inescapably conjoined to the present.
FindMyPast hands-on workshop - Family History Month
A practical session with an expert librarian who will show you how to best search FindMyPast.
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the backrooms and stacks of the State Library?
Paul Brunton: Lecture 2 - The Thrill of the Chase
Learn about the fascinating stories behind the great State Library of NSW collections.