What’s On

Travel across Australia and see the world through 19th century panoramas from the Library’s collection.

Stories and characters from much-loved Australian picture books come to life in this celebration of children’s literature. 

This major exhibition takes a queer lens to the State Library’s vast collection and shares more than 20 untold stories that celebrate LGBTQI+...

Over 30,000 spectators. Countless sporting heroes. One tournament. Take a front row seat in this major celebration of First Nations sporting...

Current highlights include William Yang’s Sydneyphiles Reimagined and a selection of personal items belonging to celebrated author Ethel Turner.

More than 300 original artworks from the Library’s unique collection of landscape and portrait paintings.

Delve into the State Library’s rich World War 1 collection to discover the lived experience of those who served at Gallipoli. 

Damian John Gleeson outlines key themes that have emerged from his examination of the Reverend John Joseph Therry collection.

Young readers are invited to join author Amelia Mellor as we discover the strange but true stories that inspired her two historical fantasy novels,...

Family history can reveal surprising and sometimes moving lost stories that enhance an individual’s understanding of who they are. 

Peter Read and Dr Mariko Smith speak about the complex socio-historical and spatial contexts that make up what we know as ‘Sydney’ today.

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for Trivia in The Library Bar, hosted by writer and editor Cathy Perkins