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The Library That Made Me – Live
An illustrious line-up of contributors to the book reflect on the libraries that shaped them as readers and writers.
City of Sydney online book club: Chinese Literature
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
Culture Is Not An Industry: Author Talk
What happens when art is treated as an industry rather than a public good?
Year of the Novel with Amy Lovat
Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.
Natasha Brown: Blurred lines
From the power of language to the prejudices of privilege, Brown’s work confronts societal boundaries.
Papua New Guinea Revealed: A Pearl Expeditions Luncheon
Join Ray Martin and Max Uechtritz for powerful stories, stunning images and a rare glimpse of PNG
In Conversation with Caroline Baum & Lance Richardson
A founding editor, a spy, a monk and a bestselling author walk into a bar…
International Women’s Day with Dianne Wolfer
Celebrate International Women’s Day with author Dianne Wolfer and hear about pioneering aviator Robin Miller.
Connecting with your creative self
Space to reconnect with your creative identity
An Afternoon with Dame Quentin Bryce
Join us for afternoon with Dame Quentin Bryce & Juliet Rieden in conversation with Caroline Baum
Sydney’s Unbelievable True Stories with Jim Haynes OAM
Enjoy morning tea and a captivating talk by Mr Jim Haynes OAM, uncovering surprising true stories from Sydney’s past.
Writing Fiction From Life with Kavita Bedford
Join Kavita Bedford for an in-depth course on how to draw from personal perspectives to shape fiction and characters.
Online: Tools and Tricks from Commercial Fiction
Join Kate Cuthbert to deepen and strengthen your own writing by learning the lessons commercial writing has to teach.
World Poetry Day with Maxine Beneba Clarke
Celebrate World Poetry Day with poet and author Maxine Beneba Clarke.
City of Sydney online book club: First Nations Authors
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Laurie Woolever: The gluttony of life
How the New York Times best-selling author learned to curb her appetites.
His Story 'The War Inside My Head'
An unfiltered look at the courage it takes to face moments of truth, tough decisions & impossible choices.
The Happiest Man On Earth
The true story of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku OAM on stage, adapted from the bestselling memoir — starring Anton Berezin
City of Sydney online book club: Activism and protest
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
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.