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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
The unlikely romance between a local woman and an Italian officer during World War II
Online Feedback: Poetry with Alicia Sometimes
Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.
Seetha Dodd: Ginger & Fred Book Launch
Author Seetha Dodd in conversation with illustrator Elizabeth Stewart
The Infinite Look: A History of Gazing Skyward
An exhibition that traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers
Writing from the sentence up with Emily Bitto
This intensive two-day course, will re-focus your writing on the level of the sentence.
Maryam Masters & Ursula Dubosarsky: My Tiny Universe
Book launch with Maryam Masters & Ursula Dubosarsky
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Realms of Gold – A. J. Mackinnon
A.J. Mackinnon in conversation with Peter Ironmonger
Celebrate the launch of What the Flora?
Celebrate the launch of What the Flora?, a fascinating new book written by Vanessa Fuchs for Botanic Gardens of Sydney.
Online: Books without barriers with Julie Ganner
In this workshop, accredited editor Julie Ganner will offer suggestions on how to make your writing more inclusive.
Sonia Orchard – Before the Harm
Sonia Orchard in conversation with Jess Hill and Grace Tame
Bilingual storytime at Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Storytime at Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Rhymetime at Newtown Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Storytime at Newtown Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
An Evening with Anne Freeman in conversation with Karina May
Join award-winning Melbourne author Anne Freeman for the launch of her latest novel, The Time After Now.
Brief But Brilliant: The art of short storytelling
An immersive workshop exploring the short story's potential for brilliance.
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
City of Sydney online book club: Japanese fiction
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
The Magic and Majesty of the Princess Kaguya
Explore Princess Kaguya through a Ghibli film screening and expert talk on Japan’s oldest tale
Joshua Black – Performance Politics
Joshua Black in conversation with Senator Tim Ayres
Debbie Hatumale-Uy: Community is the Strategy
Debbie Hatemale-Uy in conversation with Jane Turner
Once upon a time... en español
Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish
An Evening with Shaun Micallef
An evening with Shaun Micallef live on stage to discuss his new book, ‘Matthew Flinders’.
Bruce Pascoe: The European Mind Book Launch
Join Bruce Pascoe at Seymour in conversation with Jazz Money to celebrate his new book, ‘The European Mind’
Kate Mikhailouskaya: Working with Childhood Memories
Kate Mikhailouskaya in conversation with Hugh Crago & Peter Blake
Suzie Miller Inter Alia Book Launch
Join Suzie Miller this September to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated novel, Inter Alia.
Jol Temple & David Conley: Ludicrous Legends
Myth meets Mayhem with David Conley and Jol Temple
Surry Hills Vintage Market
The first Sat of every month Since 1981. The best recycled, second-hand & handmade goods. Come say hi!
Curious
Curious unpacks the ideas shaping headlines, sparking debate and changing the way we see the world.
Seminar: Publisher Contracts with Katherine Day
Things to look out for when signing a contract
Kate Grenville: The Country Schoolmaster
Kate Grenville in conversation with Nicole Abadee
The Chaser: The Final Edition
The Final Edition book launch with Craig Reucassel and Arian McNicoll
Caroline de Costa: Caesarean Birth
Caroline de Costa in conversation with Kirsten Black and Anne Summers
Writing Fiction From Life with Kavita Bedford
How to draw from personal perspectives to shape fiction and characters.
Michelle Lim: The Lonely Generation
Michelle Lim in conversation with Heath Ducker
Online: Editing for Writers with Pamela Hewitt
Learning how to edit it is what takes your writing to the next level.
Josh Frydenberg in Conversation
Family, community and leadership in a crisis
Richard Cooke: The Last Best Place on the Internet
Richard Cooke in conversation with Raph Dixon and James Hennessy
Daily Stoic Live with Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday on stoicism for the modern world
Matt Lloyd-Cape: Our Place
Matt Lloyd-Cape in conversation with Jack Toohey
Crafting Complicated Characters with Maame Blue
Learn how to create your own complex characters by utilising context and breaking down character motivations.
The New Writers’ sprint + retreat
Unlock your imagination, reflection, connection, way beyond journalling
Dan Bourchier: The Elders
Dan Bourchier in conversation with Larissa Behrendt
2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair
Free entry. Rare books, maps, prints & ephemera for sale. The Glasshouse, State Library NSW. 22–24 October 2026.
Majeda Awawdeh: The Sky is Concave
Majeda Awawdeh in conversation with Amani Haydar
Demystifying the Writing Process with Graeme Simsion
How to approach your manuscript as a project, with a clear path from conception to a final manuscript.
The One-Day Epic: Poetry Workshop with Rico Craig
Write and share pieces which explore the links between the everyday and the epic.
Carrie Tiffany: The Lady With the Dog
Carrie Tiffany in conversation with Kate Grenville
City of Sydney online book club: Booker past and present
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Linda Jaivin & John Zubrzycki: Shortest Histories
Linda Jaivin and John Zubrzycki in conversation
Leigh Sales and Gwen Blake: The Holiday Kitchen
Come to the table for this deliciously joyous event.
Voice and Point of View for Fiction Writers Hayley Scrivenor
In this course, internationally best-selling author Hayley Scrivenor will guide you through voice and point of view.
Hannah Goldstein: Dream Girls
Hannah Goldstein in conversation with Madeleine Gray
Crafting Comedy Gold
Join Tim Ferguson to discover the secrets of writing comedy for page, stage and screen.
Book Fair Australia Sydney 2026, presented by Book Addiction
Book Fair Australia presents a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres.
Building an Online Presence for Writers Kristyn M. Levis
How to build your author brand using great online tools.
Tim Winton: Songs from the Firefront Book Launch
Join Tim Winton in conversation with Michaela Kalowski at the Seymour to celebrate his latest book launch
Online: Turn Up the Tension with Pamela Cook
In this interactive online writing workshop, you’ll learn how to hook the reader and keep them turning the pages.
The Unpublishable Poem Club with Claire Albrecht
Join Claire Albrecht for this one-day poetry workshop.
Writing Love and Sex in Fiction with Anne Gracie
Join Anne Gracie for this one-day workshop on writing love and sex in fiction.
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Victorian Literature
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Randwick toy swap at the Saturday Circle
Swap pre-loved toys and books with local families at Randwick Toy Swap. A fun, sustainable way to reuse!