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Opera Lecture Series - The Operas of the Age of Puccini
Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts
Double Lecture: General Gordon Bennett and Pleasures of War
Public Lectures by Dallis Fellows and Dr Jackie Dent for The Military History Society of NSW
Lost and buried Sydney walking tour
From Hyde Park to the Opera House, uncovering Sydney’s hidden past
The Symbolism & Psychology of Cancer
Lecture exploring the archetypal themes of Cancer, the nurturing and protective sign of the zodiac.
Design for discovery: Shaping libraries through architecture
Discover how library architecture has evolved into dynamic, community-focused spaces.
Bohemian Composers in Vienna | with AHE and Genevieve Lang
Intimate recital/talk series in the historic Friends Room of the State Library of NSW
Finding family stories
A conversation about the Library’s vital family history research, including the ethics and challenges that arise.
LEAD WHEN IT COUNTS - Sydney
A Leadership Showcase & Workshop for Decision-Making Under Pressure
Experts in the stacks
Learn how behind-the-scenes expertise shapes how library collections are organised, discovered and understood.
Ben Haneman Lecture 2026: Professor Hans Pols
Professor Hans Pols explores the origins of community mental health in Australia.
Collecting the intangible: Libraries and digital archives
Hear how the Library is meeting the new challenges and opportunities of safeguarding the born-digital archival record.
Interrogating the archive: First Nations perspectives
A critical exploration of First Nations engagement with archives, and the work of re-reading and reframing collections.
The future of libraries in the age of AI
Discover why public libraries matter more than ever as AI and digital technologies reshape their role.
2026 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony
Sydney Peace Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2026 recipient, Jennifer Robinson