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Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll

Exclusive experiences at the Anzac Memorial this History Week.

Waverley library welcomes you to attend this fascinating talk on the history of telling stories with thread and needle

New six-part talk series featuring First Nations trailblazers

Stories exploring the value of archives and archivists, celebrating the City Archives and the many ways it is used.

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

Swipe right for love and laughs!

Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one

The Australia Institute

The challenges of life as an adventure medic, expedition guide and international community development leader.

Curator-led tour of Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir, MCA's major winter exhibition

Explore Princess Kaguya through a Ghibli film screening and expert talk on Japan’s oldest tale

Free information session

A conversation about the research, discoveries and curatorial decisions behind the definitive Max Dupain exhibition.

Join award-winning Melbourne author Anne Freeman for the launch of her latest novel, The Time After Now.

Educators

Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.

Come and hear scintillating tales about Sydney Inner West dark history with Heather from Dark Tales.

Sydney's most popular stand-up comedy course. We train hundreds in comedy each year. Improve your storytelling!

Join Bruce Pascoe at Seymour in conversation with Jazz Money to celebrate his new book, ‘The European Mind’

Join us for the launch of All Heart, the definitive memoir of one of Australia’s greatest sporting heroes.

Join Suzie Miller this September to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated novel, Inter Alia.

Curious unpacks the ideas shaping headlines, sparking debate and changing the way we see the world.

A critical exploration of First Nations engagement with archives, and the work of re-reading and reframing collections.

Family, community and leadership in a crisis

On the magic behind the love story of our age

Can brain compatible living help us thrive? Learn how your brain works

ARIA Award winning legend Katie Noonan launches her new album Alone but all one – a collaboration with Trent Dalton

Ryan Holiday on stoicism for the modern world

A night of stargazing

After a sell out 2025 show, Ignite Talks returns to the OAF on 27 October 2026 for an unforgettable night of talks.

Join archivists for a fascinating exploration of the rich history of Haymarket and Ultimo

Come to the table for this deliciously joyous event.

Come along to this free talk from Inside Out Recovery

A conversation about Seymour's history, evolution, and what's next

A dazzling memoir told with the wit, warmth, and wicked humour of a true drag legend.

An evening with Richard Dawkins on the legacy of ‘The Selfish Gene’

Discover why public libraries matter more than ever as AI and digital technologies reshape their role.