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Paper Universe: The book as art
Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.
Big summer reading challenge
Join Australia’s largest summer public library reading challenge for kids and young people aged up to 18 years.
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
The Baby Book Club (Mondays)
A themed experience for babies and toddlers (0–2), bringing together stories, songs, rhymes, movement and play
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
An Evening with Ben Crowe
An evening in conversation with Ben Crowe with Melissa Doyle live on stage to launch his new book.
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
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
Storytime online with Antonia Pesenti
Noisy cockatoos and silly rhymes feature in this storytime with author/illustrator Antonia Pesenti.
An Afternoon with Tara Moss
Join BAD Sydney as we host Tara Moss across three separate events in one jam-packed afternoon.
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | February
February's Pick: The Peak by Sam Guthrie, hosted by Sue Turnbull
City of Sydney online book club: Chinese Literature
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
In Conversation with Caroline Baum & Lance Richardson
A founding editor, a spy, a monk and a bestselling author walk into a bar…
International Women’s Day with Dianne Wolfer
Celebrate International Women’s Day with author Dianne Wolfer and hear about pioneering aviator Robin Miller.
Quentin Bryce and Juliett Rieden in conversation
Quentin Bryce and Juliett Rieden in conversation with Elsa Atkin
Sydney’s Unbelievable True Stories with Jim Haynes OAM
Enjoy morning tea and a captivating talk by Mr Jim Haynes OAM, uncovering surprising true stories from Sydney’s past.
Graphic novel launch: Cannon by Lee Lai
Join award-winning Australian graphic novelist Lee Lai to celebrate the release of her latest work, Cannon.
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | March
March Pick: Death in the Gardens by Michael Duffy, hosted by Catherine du Peloux Menagé
The 2nd (Australian) Division - Lecture and Networking event
The Australian Army's 2nd Division - Presented by Major General Matthew Burr AM
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | April
April Pick: Finding the Bones by Natalie Conyer, hosted by Michael Burge
City of Sydney online book club: Humour
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
Festival of Dangerous Ideas Opening Night: Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie returns to Sydney for the first time in 12 years to open Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2026.