State Library of NSW

A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.

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

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.

A panel reflecting on how Aboriginal people have been represented throughout the Library’s history.

Discover how to use the Library’s collections to spark, shape and enrich writing for children

Join the State Library's inaugural Imago Fellow Sheila Ngọc Phạm in conversation with Walter Mason.

An exploration of the social, political and class dynamics shaping library access over time.

Join Clayton Zane Comber & Conor McCammon, creators of ‘Gimme Some Space’ and ‘The Marvellous Submarine’

Join author Kristin Darell for a creative writing adventure on building character and sparking stories.

Get your creative juices flowing with storytelling games!

An illustrious line-up of writers reflects on the libraries that shaped them

Vivid Sydney’s Wednesday night gatherings for the creative industries and curious at the State Library of NSW.

Cancer is changing – but so is the way we find and fight it

Cut through the noise surrounding AI’s impact on creativity with Architecture Professor Joshua Vermillion.

Vivid Sydney’s Wednesday night gatherings for the creative industries and curious at the State Library of NSW.

American designer and author Debbie Millman unpacks the insights into creativity, success and connection.