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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
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’
Today 7.30pm to 8.30pm
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
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.
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
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
30 Oct 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
30 Oct 2025
2MBS Book, LP & CD Fair

2MBS Book, LP & CD Fair

Great bargains on books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl and sheet music
30 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
The Best Australian Science Writing 2025 Book Launch

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
5 Nov 2025
Head On photobook & zine market

Head On photobook & zine market

Step inside the world of photography and storytelling at the Head On Photobook & Zine Market
9 Nov 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
Storytime online with Peter Carnavas

Storytime online with Peter Carnavas

Meet Peter Carnavas, renowned author and illustrator and listen as he reads his books.
12 Nov 2025
Astrid Jorgensen: Average At Best

Astrid Jorgensen: Average At Best

Celebrating the joy of participation over the fear of imperfection, Astrid Jorgensen OAM founded a global phenomenon.
18 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
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
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
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