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Paper Universe: The book as art
Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.
Ben's Book Club featuring ‘Whisky Valley’ by Joan Sauers
Join Ben Hobson as he interviews Joan Sauers, author of intriguing mystery ‘Whisky Valley’
Online Feedback: Children’s Books
Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
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.
Online Feedback: Poetry
Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Online: Writing Children’s Books
Join Jacqueline Harvey to develop the skills and insights needed to write compelling children’s books.
The Australian Fleet by Rear Admiral C. Smith AM CSM RAN
Lecture by the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Christopher Smith AM CSM RAN
Storytime at Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Rhymetime at Newtown Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Storytime at Newtown Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
2MBS Book, LP & CD Fair
Great bargains on books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl and sheet music
City of Sydney online book club: Booker Prize
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
J.W. Power: An Australian Avant-gardist: A Book Launch
An event celebrating the publication of the first monograph of Australia’s most accomplished interwar avant-garde artist
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Learn Spanish by reading . Level A1 - First Steps
Take your first steps into Spanish reading with short, simple texts.
The Best Australian Science Writing 2025 Book Launch
This much-loved anthology selects the most thought-provoking, poignant and dazzling science stories from Aussie authors
Head On photobook & zine market
Step inside the world of photography and storytelling at the Head On Photobook & Zine Market
Military History Talk with author Peter Mitchell
For history and literature lovers: join Peter Mitchell on the stories that shaped "Under the Same Moon"
Storytime online with Peter Carnavas
Meet Peter Carnavas, renowned author and illustrator and listen as he reads his books.
Astrid Jorgensen: Average At Best
Celebrating the joy of participation over the fear of imperfection, Astrid Jorgensen OAM founded a global phenomenon.
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!
Bryan Brown: The Hidden
An evening of intrigue and great conversation as celebrated actor Bryan Brown discusses his gripping new thriller.
Creative Tunnel bookbinding workshop
A journey through three-dimensional storytelling
Special Santa storytime 0 to 5 years
Join us for songs, Christmas-themed stories and craft.
2025 The Year in Review by Peter Jennings
The Sir Hermann Black Lecture – 2025: The Year in Review
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.
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.