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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.
Virtually explore the many intriguing, perplexing and playful volumes waiting to be read in your State Library.
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.
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.
An ever changing selection of fascinating items from the Library's extraordinary collection.
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.
Children’s picture book illustrations from the Library's collection.
Kickstart your entry for the Shortstacks film competition in this fun and interactive workshop.
It’s a lucky dip of fun at the Learning Centre these holidays Spark your fun muscle with us - don’t miss out!
A fabulous favourites tour for the whole family – find out about the things that make us go ‘Wow!’
Join us in the Paintings Gallery for some artmaking fun – look out for Arty the art cart.
Author/Illustrator Workshop – Shelly Unwin
Mystery, Mayhem and Baddies on the Run…in the Library? Join us for all the fun of the chase and invent your own truly naughty ‘baddie’!
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