Books

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

Make notebooks and a chunky journal

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

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

A monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.

A space to write, meet other writers, and share your work

Join one of Australia’s funniest and most energetic storytellers to discover tips and tricks for creating stories.

A celebration of local literature, community and culture

April Pick: Finding the Bones by Natalie Conyer, hosted by Michael Burge

The Power Institute and the Chau Chak Wing Museum celebrate the launch of Blue Art Journal

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Calling all book lovers! Book Club is on for April!

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

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

Celebrate 20 Years of the Great Debate Gala with Adam Spencer and Rob Carlton

This practical and engaging workshop will give you all the tools you need to delve into the world of self-publishing!

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

In this online course, author Anne Gracie will provide feedback on your romantic fiction.

Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.

A literary Soirée Celebrating Women, Words & Creativity

What do we risk losing with the rise of AI?

Novel and familiar stories of families across time

Poetry as truth and meaning, beauty and feeling, resistance and connection

Instilling a love of food one kitchen at a time

Festival favourite philosopher on why democracy is something we can’t lose

Come prepared to think deeply, feel challenged and imagine new ways forward

Wikipedia founder talks trust in the post-truth era

If history is a story, we can change the narrative

Uncovering the truth isn’t easy

The Booker Prize’s real impact from authors who’d know

Growing a library for the future

How democracies can bounce back

The geopolitical implications of Trump’s second term, one year in

To hell and (hopefully) back again with bestselling fantasy author

Three lauded playwrights on writing women’s stories for stage and page

Family Day is a riotous celebration of storytelling and creativity that will captivate kids of all ages

In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a powerful act

Words of courage from Australia’s leading readers, writers and thinkers

In this lively online writing course, Maggie Hamilton will take you through the art of writing for mind, body and spirit

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

This writing workshop will help you make your short stories stand out!

Plan or perfect your historical novel with author Elisabeth Storrs!

Powerful voices of women in crime fiction

Learn about the personal essay form, and how to leverage its many benefits to tell compelling stories.

Join Deborah Pikes to bring characters to life.

Join Anthony Macris to strengthen your narrative voice

Learn about the different stages of editing and how to work with an editor

A conversation where the fictional and the real come uncomfortably close.

Learn the fundamentals of playwriting with award-winning playwright Hilary Bell.

Award-winning writer and editor Fiona Murphy will provide feedback on your creative non-fiction writing over 5 months

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

Go behind-the-scenes in the addictive world of flash and microfiction competitions.

An online seminar for writers on generative AI, copyright and publishing.

This is a course designed to help you break through creative barriers and rediscover your writing flow.

This three-hour workshop with Dr Erin O'Dwyer demystifies the pitching process

Salman Rushdie returns to Sydney for the first time in 12 years to open Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2026.

Dig deep into the symbolic meanings contained in dreams to create rich cohesive stories that resonate with readers.

In Conversation w Duncan McNab & Michael Duffy