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Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Paper Universe: The book as art

Paper Universe: The book as art

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.
Today 9am to 8pm
Mervyn Bishop: Close Up

Mervyn Bishop: Close Up

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.
Today 9am to 8pm
The Australian Dream?

The Australian Dream?

Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.
Today 9am to 8pm
The Curious World of Pamela Allen

The Curious World of Pamela Allen

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.
Today 9am to 8pm
The Paintings Gallery

The Paintings Gallery

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.
Today 9am to 8pm
Mirror maker’s workshop

Mirror maker’s workshop

Create and decorate a colourful frame for a mirror!
21 Jan 2026
Mixing colour workshop

Mixing colour workshop

Get ready to mix, play, and make your own colourful masterpiece in this hands-on colour mixing workshop!
22 Jan 2026
The Year Ahead: Critics on Culture

The Year Ahead: Critics on Culture

A panel of critics previews the year ahead in culture — from literature and film to music, ideas and emerging voices.
17 Feb 2026
Mardi Gras Debate: Heterosexuality is a Cult

Mardi Gras Debate: Heterosexuality is a Cult

The festival’s signature rollicking debate takes to the State Library of NSW stage for a special Mardi Gras edition
19 Feb 2026
Queer Sydney: Lost spaces, living stories

Queer Sydney: Lost spaces, living stories

As part of Mardi Gras, queer voices honour lost spaces and imagine new futures for Sydney’s LGBTQI+ cultural life.
23 Feb 2026
The Library That Made Me – Live

The Library That Made Me – Live

An illustrious line-up of contributors to the book reflect on the libraries that shaped them as readers and writers.
24 Feb 2026