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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.
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Once upon a time... en español

Once upon a time... en español

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish
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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.
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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.
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Online Feedback: Poetry

Online Feedback: Poetry

Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
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Online: Writing Children’s Books

Online: Writing Children’s Books

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

Stories under the fig tree

Books celebrating First Nations languages, and cultures.
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The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew

A bold new 70-minute production in Elizabethan costume
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Shelf Life: An Exhibition

Shelf Life: An Exhibition

A unique exhibition of experimental ceramic art hosted by Kil.n.it Studios as part of Sydney Craft Week 2025
11 Oct 2025
Saffron Incorporated an evening with Stuart Coupe

Saffron Incorporated an evening with Stuart Coupe

The original King of the Cross lays the foundations for more than 50 years of intrigue.
16 Oct 2025
A few of our favourite things

A few of our favourite things

Visit the City of Sydney Archives for a talk by the archivists and an opportunity to view original archives.
20 Oct 2025
Spontaneous storytime with Sean E Avery and James Foley

Spontaneous storytime with Sean E Avery and James Foley

Join author-illustrators Sean E Avery and James Foley for this creatively spontaneous workshop.
26 Oct 2025
Ben's Book Club featuring ‘Whisky Valley’ by Joan Sauers

Ben's Book Club featuring ‘Whisky Valley’ by Joan Sauers

Join Ben Hobson as he interviews Joan Sauers, author of intriguing mystery ‘Whisky Valley’
28 Oct 2025
City of Sydney online book club: Booker Prize

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.
30 Oct 2025
J.W. Power: An Australian Avant-gardist: A Book Launch

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
30 Oct 2025
Military History Talk with author Peter Mitchell

Military History Talk with author Peter Mitchell

For history and literature lovers: join Peter Mitchell on the stories that shaped "Under the Same Moon"
11 Nov 2025
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!
18 Nov 2025