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Drop-in centre: 200 years of wonder

Where
State Library of NSW
State Library of NSW
Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
JB Fairfax Learning Centre
When

Monday 6 July from 10am to 3pm Tuesday 7 July from 10am to 3pm Wednesday 8 July from 10am to 3pm Thursday 9 July from 10am to 3pm Friday 10 July from 10am to 3pm

Cost

Free

This school holiday in our drop-in centre, we’re exploring curiosity and collecting. Enjoy a range of activities as we look back at the history of this Library and imagine libraries in the future. 

Pick up the 200 kids trail card and explore all the 200-themed elements across the building.  

Suitable for all ages.

JB Fairfax Learning Centre, Ground Level, Mitchell Building, State Library of NSW

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