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Public programs and learning activities will continue to be delivered online for the time being. See what's on here.
Significant Individuals - Arthur Phillip
Friday
Friday, 14 August 2020 - 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Using primary sources from the State Library collection students will investigate the events in Arthur Phillip’s career and his impact on Australian history.
We’ are excited to announce that the annual World Press Photo exhibition will be travelling to Sydney in August this year. From 15 August to 18 October you will be able to view the world’s best photojournalism from 2019.
From the days of first contact through to the twentieth century - migration to Australia has taken many forms.
Why is it important to get a good night’s sleep? University of Sydney sleep researcher Dr Camilla Hoyos explains the benefits of sleep, from wellbeing to healthy brain-ageing and dementia prevention.
This interactive experience will inspire your students to learn more about the great playwright, William Shakespeare!
Family History Month webinar — Shipping & Passenger Records
Wednesday
Wednesday, 19 August 2020 - 10:30am to 11am
Join us for an introduction to researching shipping and passenger records.
SciFest 2020: Surviving Antarctica - 19 August
Wednesday
Wednesday, 19 August 2020 - 2pm to 3pm
To celebrate National Science Week 2020, join us for a deep dive into the oceans and ice-scapes of Antarctica.
SciFest 2020: Surviving Antarctica - 20 August
Thursday
Thursday, 20 August 2020 - 10am to 11am
To celebrate National Science Week 2020, join us for a deep dive into the oceans and ice-scapes of Antarctica.
Join us online for The B List book club hosted by Bri Lee. Each month Bri is in conversation with a contemporary author followed by a Q&A session.
Family History Month webinar — Five Fundamentals of Family History
Friday
Friday, 21 August 2020 - 3:30pm to 4pm
In this session we will focus on strategy and problem solving, with a discussion on the fundamental elements of a successful family history research project.
Have you ever wondered how picture book illustrators work to bring a story to life?
Eureka! We’ve been fossicking and have dug up inspiring primary sources about the Gold Rush from the unrivalled collection of the State Library of NSW.
Family History Month webinar — NSW Death & Burial Records
Thursday
Thursday, 27 August 2020 - 10:30am to 11am
Join us for an introduction to researching death, burial and cemetery records for NSW.
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