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Claudia Rankine: Just Us
Hear renowned poet Claudia Rankine discuss her unforgettable collection, Just Us
Library Lovers with Maya Linnell
Join Maya Linnell in convo with cookbook author Sally Wise, ‘Money Magazine’ editor, Michelle Baltazar & RRL's Amy Heap
Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 - 2 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Sarah Winman: Still Life
Hear bestselling British author Sarah Winman discuss her latest novel, Still Life
South Flows the pearl author talk- Heritage Festival 2022
Twelve real-life stories of life as a Chinese migrant family in Australia during the gold rush era
Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 - 5 years
Stories, music and singing for pre-school children
Change My Mind Storytelling Gala
With a rich lineup of 12 storytellers, this is a night not to be missed
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0-2 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years.
A fun storytelling program for pre-school children, combining stories, music and singing
Johann Hari: Stolen Focus
Much-loved author Johann Hari speaks to the fuzziness of modern life and how we might regain our focus
Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun program for babies and toddlers, combining rhymes, music and singing
Storytime @ Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
Stories, music and singing for pre-school children
Torrey Peters: Detransition, Baby
Join celebrated author Torrey Peters discuss her fiercely original debut novel, Detransition, Baby
Damon Galgut: The Promise
Join Damon Galgut discuss his award-winning novel, The Promise
Warren Ellis: Nina Simone's Gum
Australian musician Warren Ellis discusses his literary debut and memoir, Nina Simone's Gum
Hanya Yanagihara: To Paradise
Hear from international bestseller Hanya Yanagihara discuss her new release, To Paradise
Maxine Beneba Clarke & Omar Musa
Australian artists and writers Maxine Beneba Clarke and Omar Musa discuss their jolting new poetry collections
Closing Night: Chloe Hooper
Join acclaimed author and journalist Chloe Hooper as she closes the Festival by capturing the power of story
Rebecca Solnit: Orwell’s Roses
Hear renowned author and essayist Rebecca Solnit discuss the links between politics and the natural world
The Legacy of Holocaust Letters
Join us for a live reading of survivors' letters for the Sydney Writers' Festival
Bilingual storytime @ Green Square Library
Fun sessions in English and Mandarin for pre-schoolers
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Animated sing-a-long session in Mandarin and English for babies and toddlers.
Ben’s Book Club featuring 'Larrimah'
In conversation with Caroline Graham & Kylie Stevenson to discuss their latest novel ‘Larrimah'
City of Sydney library online book club: Armchair Travel
A discussion about your favourite travel literature
Writing YA fiction: a masterclass with author Will Kostakis
Are you interested in writing for young adults?
Book Lovers Club with Gabrielle Wang
A book loving community for enthusiastic young readers
Waverley Council’s United to end racism talk with Sweatshop
Join Michael Mohammed Ahmad & Winnie Dunn in conversation with Roanna Gonsalves.
City of Sydney library online book club: Crime and Thrillers
Join at your peril as we discuss the latest crime and thrillers.
City of Sydney library online book club: Memoir
A discussion on your favourite autobiographical writing of the moment
Book Lovers Club with Deborah Abela
A book loving community for enthusiastic young readers