What’s On

Each month Bri is in conversation with a contemporary author followed by a Q&A session.

Why did Commissioner Bigge oppose small land grants to emancipists? What were the consequences of his gentrified vision for NSW?  

As a precautionary measure the Library has decided to cancel onsite public talks, tours and school holiday programs until 28 February 2022. 

Take a literary trip with your tour leader Susannah Fullerton as she  leads you on a journey to her 'top 10' favourite places in England.

Learn more about the Library's stunning collection of rare globes.

Join us online for a fascinating exploration of Kate Fullagar’s book The Warrior, the Voyager, and the Artist: Three Lives in an Age of Empire.

Join author Dymphna Stella Rees in conversation with Jacqueline Kent as they discuss Dymphna’s book, A Paper Inheritance.

Join us at the Library as we welcome author Ian Hoskins to talk about his latest book, Australia & the Pacific: A History

Take a literary trip with your tour leader Susannah Fullerton as she leads you on a journey to her 'top 10' favourite place

Showing records and memorabilia in the Library’s collection, Melissa and Kerry-Ann will share stories of First Nations sports heroes.

Publisher and editor Clare Hallifax, and author Sophie Masson discuss their experiences of writing and publishing histories for children.

Take a literary trip with your tour leader Susannah Fullerton as she leads you to her 'top 10' favourite places in Scandinavia.