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Online Feedback: Poetry with Alicia Sometimes
Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Abridged)
Three actors. Six Jane Austen novels. Countless romances, scandals and witticisms – all in under 90 minutes!
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
MS Readathon
Join thousands of Australians and turn every page into support for families impacted by MS
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
Lelia Green – The Digital Child
In conversation with Lelia Green and Lisa Kervin: a Gleebooks event
Secret Life of Books in the Museum: The Odyssey
Join us for a lunchtime lecture about Homer’s Odyssey, exploring its ancient origins and its lasting influence
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 Jo Dabrowski
Join us to meet author Jo Dabrowski as she reads her delightful story Dear Broccoli.
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
Gleebooks event: Kate Foster - A River I Must Be
Kate Foster will be in conversation with Martha Itzcovitz
In conversation with Si Rapongan
Oceanic Literature: Reimagining the Tao’s place on the global map
Cynthia Banham and Maggie Walters In Conversation
Award winning memoirists in an intimate conversation, exploring how motherhood is shaped by family history and legacy.
Freda Widawski: Mina & Jacob - Holocaust Survivors
Join daughter of Holocaust survivors, Freda Widawski, in conversation with interviewer Michaela Kalowski
Festival of Dangerous Ideas
This August, Sydney's most disruptive ideas festival returns for 10 days
Writing Workshop with Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Join crime writer Ashely Kalagian Blunt as she shares her writing secrets, tools & techniques in an exclusive workshop.
Book Week with Sandhya Parappukkaran
Meet award-winning children’s author Sandhya Parappukkaran for this Book Week adventure.
Richard Denniss – More Fool Me
In conversation with Richard Denniss and Charlie Lanchester: a Gleebooks event
Cybre protection and cybre warfare lecture + ENIGMA demo
Be informed - Cybre Protection and Cybre Warfare Lecture + an Enigma Machine Demonstration
Penguin Noir – A Crime Author Showcase
Panel of crime writers including Candice Fox, Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier: a Gleebooks event
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | August
August Pick: The First Murderer I Ever Met by Mark Dapin
Book Week with Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon
Join this fun workshop with authors Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon.
Book Week with Katrin Dreiling
Join children’s book illustrator Katrin Dreiling for a fun and interactive workshop.
Hugh White – Hard New World
In conversation with Hugh White and James Curran: a Gleebooks event
Book Week with Deb Fitzpatrick
Meet author Deb Fitzpatrick and hear the inspiration behind her books.
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Gastronomy
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Book Week with Sheena Garg
Meet author Sheena Garg for stories and craft in this interactive workshop.
Jelena Curic and Samantha W.L. Lee
Jelena Curic and Samantha W.L. Lee in conversation: a Gleebooks event
Narrative Structure for Fiction Writers with Timothy Daly
This four-week course with Timothy Daly will teach you the narrative structures and story patterns of successful stories
Writers Dreaming: Working with Dreams, Symbols and Motifs
Dig deep into the symbolic meanings contained in dreams to create rich cohesive stories that resonate with readers.
Seminar: How to Launch Your Book with Sunil Badami
In this engaging two-hour seminar, Sunil Badami will share insider tips on how you can plan a successful launch.
Online: Writing Poetry with Vanessa Kirkpatrick
In this week-long online poetry workshop with Vanessa Kirkpatrick, you will strengthen your authentic voice.
Recipe for Murder: The Leongatha Mushroom Murders
In Conversation w Duncan McNab & Michael Duffy
Surry Hills Vintage Market
The first Sat of every month Since 1981. The best recycled, second-hand & handmade goods. Come say hi!
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.
The Library Book Club: The Transit of Venus
A book club that celebrates great Australian writing, lively conversation and the joy of reading together.
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.
Rich Haridy - Trip Reports book launch
Science journalist Rich Haridy reports on the latest developments in psychedelic medicine in Australia.
Writing from the sentence up with Emily Bitto
This intensive two-day course, will re-focus your writing on the level of the sentence.
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.
An Evening with Shaun Micallef
An evening with Shaun Micallef live on stage to discuss his new book, ‘Matthew Flinders’.
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.
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.