Books

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your creative non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Join Jacqueline Harvey to develop the skills and insights needed to write compelling children’s books.

Books celebrating First Nations languages, and cultures.

A bold new 70-minute production in Elizabethan costume

A unique exhibition of experimental ceramic art hosted by Kil.n.it Studios as part of Sydney Craft Week 2025

The original King of the Cross lays the foundations for more than 50 years of intrigue.

Visit the City of Sydney Archives for a talk by the archivists and an opportunity to view original archives.

Rare books, maps, ephemera & artworks.

Discussing her book 'Secrets'

Join author-illustrators Sean E Avery and James Foley for this creatively spontaneous workshop.

Join Ben Hobson as he interviews Joan Sauers, author of intriguing mystery ‘Whisky Valley’

Lecture by the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Christopher Smith AM CSM RAN

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

An event celebrating the publication of the first monograph of Australia’s most accomplished interwar avant-garde artist

For history and literature lovers: join Peter Mitchell on the stories that shaped "Under the Same Moon"

Lots to unpack in Michael Burges’ latest. For fans of Aussie rural noir, this one has your name written in red dirt!

A journey through three-dimensional storytelling

The Sir Hermann Black Lecture – 2025: The Year in Review