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Public programs and learning activities will continue to be delivered online for the time being. See updates here.
Snuggle up for a story or two with our fab story-reader Alicia.
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Free kids’ virtual adventure tours - The Mitchell Vestibule
Wednesday
Wednesday, 8 July 2020 - 11am to 11:30am
Our tours are going virtual and that means we can take you behind the scenes.
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Where do I start? Shipping and passenger records for family history
Wednesday
Wednesday, 8 July 2020 - 2pm to 2:30pm
Join us for an introduction to researching shipping and passenger records.
Sculpture busts, miniature portraits, ceramics, coins, medals, cutlery, teacups, typewriters, convict bricks and much more!
Collage a beautiful creepy crawly to add to our collaborative mural.
The National Biography Award Shortlist Announcement
Thursday
Thursday, 9 July 2020 - 7pm
Join us online as we announce the shortlist for the 2020 National Biography Award which recognises excellence in biography, autobiography and memoir writing.
Want to start a knitted knee rug to keep warm this winter? Look no further than this knitting workshop for beginners.
Free kids’ virtual adventure tours - Stack
Friday
Friday, 10 July 2020 - 11am to 11:30am
Our tours are going virtual and that means we can take you behind the scenes!
Collaborative art project — progress session
Friday
Friday, 10 July 2020 - 2pm to 2:45pm
We are making a giant wall mural in the JB Fairfax Learning Centre and we need your help!
Free kids’ virtual adventure tours - Mitchell Reading Room
Monday
Monday, 13 July 2020 - 11am to 11:30am
Our tours are going virtual and that means we can take you behind the scenes!
In April 1770, strangers onboard the Endeavour appeared off the shores of Kamay (Botany Bay). This exhibition explores the eight days that followed and their continuing legacy.
More than 300 original artworks from the Library’s unique collection of landscape and portrait paintings.
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