We're open Tuesday 26 January 2021, with changes to some services and opening hours.
What's On
Public programs and learning activities will be delivered onsite and online in 2021. See what's on here.
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
Scholar Talk: Natural curiosity: Unseen art of the First Fleet
Tuesday
Tuesday, 2 February 2021 - 11am to 12pm
Louise Anemaat – Executive Director, Library & Information Services and Dixson Librarian – talks about some of the extraordinary unseen art of the First Fleet.
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
Author Talk: Summertime: Reflections on a vanishing Future
Thursday
Thursday, 4 February 2021 - 6pm to 7pm
Philosopher Danielle Celermajer comes to the Library to talk about her new book Summertime: Reflections on a vanishing Future.
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
Starting Family History Research - online workshop
Wednesday
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 - 10:30am to 11:30pm
Family history can reveal surprising and sometimes moving lost stories that enhance an individual’s understanding of who they are.
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
The State Library of NSW is joining other major arts and cultural institutions for Culture Up Late, with extended opening hours from 5–8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday evening until 1 April 2021.
The B List with Bri Lee & Rebecca Starford
Thursday
Thursday, 18 February 2021 - 7pm to 8pm
The B List returns for 2021! Each month Bri is in conversation with a contemporary author followed by a Q&A session.
Join Bethany Macdonald, author, illustrator and artist, for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of illustrating picture books.
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