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State Library of NSW

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Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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
Mervyn Bishop: Close Up

Mervyn Bishop: Close Up

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.
Today 9am to 8pm
Profound Autism Symposium

Profound Autism Symposium

A landmark event placing profound autism on the national agenda.
Today 9am to 4pm
The Australian Dream?

The Australian Dream?

Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.
Today 9am to 8pm
The Curious World of Pamela Allen

The Curious World of Pamela Allen

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.
Today 9am to 8pm
The Paintings Gallery

The Paintings Gallery

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.
Today 9am to 8pm
The Songs of Sydney

The Songs of Sydney

Celebrating the sounds of our city, artists perform an original and their favourite local song on the Library Bar piano.
Tomorrow
Big Library Book Club

Big Library Book Club

Hosts Jonty Claypole, Sophie Gee and Roanna Gonsalves close out the year with a special book-loving bonanza.
28 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
It starts with us. Impact screening.

It starts with us. Impact screening.

Special documentary screening and panel exploring family violence prevention, and young people contributing to change.
5 Dec 2025