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AVÉ: Thought is Surrounded by a Halo
Australian Vocal Ensemble presents Gwen Harwood’s poetry in song
Library treasure hunt
Join our library treasure hunt across the libraries in August to celebrate Library and Information Week and Book Week.
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.
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Paper Universe: The book as art
Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Discover Rare Books and Special Collections
Join us at Fisher Library for a bespoke and intimate encounter with highlights from our collection, themed around nature
Bilingual storytime at Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
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.
Storytime online with Dinalie Dabarera
The award-winning author and illustrator reads from her picture book Quiet Time with my Seeya
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
Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals
James Jiang will help participants refine their pitches to literary journals.
The Sceptical Botanist book launch
Join us for the launch of Tim Entwisle's new book, The Sceptical Botanist.
Writing Speculative Fiction
Join JS Breukelaar to develop the skills and confidence you need to make your speculative fiction stand out.
A celebration of Antigone Kefala (1931–2022)
Join us to honour the vision and legacy of the great Australian writer, winner of the 2022 Patrick White Literary Award.
Book Week with Christopher Cheng
Join Christopher Cheng to hear him read his books and explore why dragons are important to him.
Book Week with Judith Rossell
Author and illustrator Judith Rossell will explore her latest adventure mystery, The Midwatch.
Book Week with Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores
Meet the authors of 'Worst Week Ever' and discover your new favourite read!
Book Week: Real adventures, imagined friends!
This Book Week, explore the library’s collection and create bold new stories from a sidekick’s point of view.
Book Week with Nisaluk Chantanakom
Join Nisaluk Chantanakom, illustrator of the CBCA-shortlisted A Teaspoon of Light for a special Book Week workshop.
Book Week: ‘Reading’ Pictures
This Book Week, sharpen your visual literacy skills with this deep dive into Australian picture books.
Book Week with illustrator Jade Goodwin
Join illustrator Jade Goodwin for a special Book Week workshop of storytelling and drawing.
Book Week with Jess McGeachin
Join award-winning author and illustrator Jess McGeachin for a special Book Week workshop of storytelling and drawing.
Book Week with Deborah Frenkel
This Book Week, meet author Deborah Frenkel and be inspired by the backstory to her book The Truck Cat
Book Week with Kelly Canby
Join award-winning author and illustrator Kelly Canby for a creative Book Week workshop.
Ben’s Book Club | Together We Read featuring ‘Smoke’
Join author Michael Brissenden as he discusses ‘Smoke’, this year’s chosen title for the Together We Read book club.
Dean Manning: An Evening with the Author
Dean Manning in conversation with Simon Marnie about his book Mr Blank.
The 1919 Painting of an Australian WW1 Nurse by Fred Leist
The story of the research journey to discover the identity of an Australian WWI nurse
Endangered Knowledge: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever
A talk with Richard Ovenden OBE, Bodley's Librarian at Oxford University, presented by The University of Sydney Library
Readers – Books and Conversation with Lev Grossman
A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.
An Evening with Greg Sheridan with Stan Grant
The launch of the third book in Greg Sheridan's bestselling trilogy about Christianity in the modern world.
City of Sydney online book club: Science Week
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader
Petronella McGovern will teach you how to link your characters and plot, and keep your story moving.
Storytime online with Amy Adeney
Join us for stories, songs and creative art activities with author Amy Adeney.
Artists’ book workshop with Liz Jeneid
Explore the methods used to make books as art with renowned artist and book creator Liz Jeneid!
The Australian Fleet by Rear Admiral C. Smith AM CSM RAN
Lecture by the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Christopher Smith AM CSM RAN
Creative Tunnel bookbinding workshop
A journey through three-dimensional storytelling