Books

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

An exhibition that traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish

Things to look out for when signing a contract

Mike Bowers discusses his new book Fit to Print

Kate Grenville in conversation with Nicole Abadee

Experience the world’s greatest gaming scams at the new Magic Festival in Sydney

The unlikely romance between a local woman and an Italian officer during World War II

The Final Edition book launch with Craig Reucassel and Arian McNicoll

Caroline de Costa in conversation with Kirsten Black and Anne Summers

How to draw from personal perspectives to shape fiction and characters.

Michelle Lim in conversation with Heath Ducker

Learning how to edit it is what takes your writing to the next level.

Family, community and leadership in a crisis

On the magic behind the love story of our age

Andrew Bovell presents his new book

Richard Cooke in conversation with Raph Dixon and James Hennessy

Ryan Holiday on stoicism for the modern world

Matt Lloyd-Cape in conversation with Jack Toohey

Learn how to create your own complex characters by utilising context and breaking down character motivations.

Unlock your imagination, reflection, connection, way beyond journalling

Dan Bourchier in conversation with Larissa Behrendt

Josh Niland in conversation with Jill Dupleix

Free entry. Rare books, maps, prints & ephemera for sale. The Glasshouse, State Library NSW. 22–24 October 2026.

Majeda Awawdeh in conversation with Amani Haydar

James Foley Book Launch

How to approach your manuscript as a project, with a clear path from conception to a final manuscript.

Write and share pieces which explore the links between the everyday and the epic.

Carrie Tiffany in conversation with Kate Grenville

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

Linda Jaivin and John Zubrzycki in conversation

Come to the table for this deliciously joyous event.

In this course, internationally best-selling author Hayley Scrivenor will guide you through voice and point of view.

Curious unpacks the ideas shaping headlines, sparking debate and changing the way we see the world.

Hannah Goldstein in conversation with Madeleine Gray

Join some of Australia's favourite thinkers and storytellers for an unmissable evening of conversation and reflection

Join Tim Ferguson to discover the secrets of writing comedy for page, stage and screen.

Book Fair Australia presents a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres.

How to build your author brand using great online tools.

The first Sat of every month Since 1981. The best recycled, second-hand & handmade goods. Come say hi!

Join Tim Winton in conversation with Michaela Kalowski at the Seymour to celebrate his latest book launch

In this interactive online writing workshop, you’ll learn how to hook the reader and keep them turning the pages.

Join Claire Albrecht for this one-day poetry workshop.

Join Anne Gracie for this one-day workshop on writing love and sex in fiction.

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

Gay book club

Gay book club

Gay book club

Gay book club

Swap pre-loved toys and books with local families at Randwick Toy Swap. A fun, sustainable way to reuse!