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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
The unlikely romance between a local woman and an Italian officer during World War II
Crip Stories: An anthology of disabled writers
Laura Pettenuzzo, Michelle Cahill & Kerri Shying in conversation
Online Feedback: Poetry with Alicia Sometimes
Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.
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
Surry Hills Vintage Market
The first Sat of every month Since 1981. The best recycled, second-hand & handmade goods. Come say hi!
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
Online Feedback: Creative Non-Fiction with Anna Spargo-Ryan
In this program, writer Anna Spargo-Ryan will provide feedback on your essays and other creative non-fiction.
Palimpsest: Story Factory and the State Library of NSW
Celebrate the launch of ‘Palimpsest’, a new collection of student poetry, with Story Factory and the State Library of NSW.
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
Storytime online with Jess Horn
Join this online session with author Jess Horn for a thoughtful exploration of inclusion.
The Library Book Club: The Transit of Venus
A book club that celebrates great Australian writing, lively conversation and the joy of reading together.
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
Writing Speculative Fiction
Join JS Breukelaar to develop the skills and confidence you need to make your speculative fiction stand out.
Online: Character, plot and dialogue with RWR McDonald
In this 6-week course with R.W.R McDonald, you’ll explore plot, character and dialogue.
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.
Waleed Aly - On speech, equality and politics
Waleed Aly is at Gleebooks presenting On speech, equality and politics: Quarterly Essay 103
Rich Haridy – Trip Reports
Rich Haridy will be in conversation with Bianca Nogrady
Rich Haridy - Trip Reports book launch
Science journalist Rich Haridy reports on the latest developments in psychedelic medicine in Australia.
Sweatshop 2026 Showcase
Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Tyree Barnette, Natalia Figueroa Barroso & Sheree Joseph in conversation with Sunil Badami
The Magic and Majesty of the Princess Kaguya
Explore Princess Kaguya through a Ghibli film screening and expert talk on Japan’s oldest tale
Malcolm Knox – The Second Child
Malcolm Knox will be in conversation with Paul Daley
Writing from the sentence up with Emily Bitto
This intensive two-day course, will re-focus your writing on the level of the sentence.
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.
Sonia Orchard – Before the Harm
Sonia Orchard in conversation with Jess Hill and Grace Tame
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.
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.
Joshua Black – Performance Politics
Joshua Black in conversation with Senator Tim Ayres
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’
Suzie Miller Inter Alia Book Launch
Join Suzie Miller this September to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated novel, Inter Alia.
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
Writing Fiction From Life with Kavita Bedford
How to draw from personal perspectives to shape fiction and characters.
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
Daily Stoic Live with Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday on stoicism for the modern world
Crafting Complicated Characters with Maame Blue
Learn how to create your own complex characters by utilising context and breaking down character motivations.
2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair
Free entry. Rare books, maps, prints & ephemera for sale. The Glasshouse, State Library NSW. 22–24 October 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.