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Paper Universe: The book as art

Paper Universe: The book as art

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.
Today 9am to 8pm
Online Feedback: Children’s Books

Online Feedback: Children’s Books

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Today 12am to 1pm
Online Feedback: Creative Non-Fiction

Online Feedback: Creative Non-Fiction

Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your creative non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Today 12am to 1pm
Online Feedback: Poetry

Online Feedback: Poetry

Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Today 12am to 1pm
Stories under the fig tree

Stories under the fig tree

Books celebrating First Nations languages, and cultures.
Today 12pm to 5pm
Michael Burge in conversation w Catherine du Peloux Menagé

Michael Burge in conversation w Catherine du Peloux Menagé

Lots to unpack in Michael Burges’ latest. For fans of Aussie rural noir, this one has your name written in red dirt!
Tomorrow
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years

Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
20 Nov 2025
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years

Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
20 Nov 2025
Fifty Years Of Feminism with Anne Summers and Yumi Stynes

Fifty Years Of Feminism with Anne Summers and Yumi Stynes

A celebratory conversation between trailblazing feminist Anne Summers and broadcaster, author, and activist Yumi Stynes
20 Nov 2025
Bryan Brown: The Hidden

Bryan Brown: The Hidden

An evening of intrigue and great conversation as celebrated actor Bryan Brown discusses his gripping new thriller.
22 Nov 2025
Ben’s Book Club featuring ‘The Wolf Who Cried Boy’

Ben’s Book Club featuring ‘The Wolf Who Cried Boy’

Join Ben Hobson as he interviews Mark Mupotsa-Russell, author of ‘The Wolf Who Cried Boy’
25 Nov 2025
Big Library Book Club

Big Library Book Club

Hosts Jonty Claypole, Sophie Gee and Roanna Gonsalves close out the year with a special book-loving bonanza.
28 Nov 2025
The Big Library Book Club

The Big Library Book Club

A special end-of-year edition of the Library Book Club in which our three hosts kickstart your summer reading.
28 Nov 2025
Jane Austen: A Literary High Tea

Jane Austen: A Literary High Tea

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday with a rare Austen book display and elegant high tea overlooking The Domain.
16 Dec 2025
Festival of Dangerous Ideas Opening Night: Salman Rushdie

Festival of Dangerous Ideas Opening Night: Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie returns to Sydney for the first time in 12 years to open Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2026.
21 Aug 2026