State Library of NSW

Sydney's only venue for the blockbuster, internationally touring photographic exhibition.

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.

A discussion exploring the Library's ongoing work to better represent LGBTQIA+ communities within its collections.

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.

Join our curators for a tour of the Library’s 200th Anniversary Exhibitions.

Discover how library architecture has evolved into dynamic, community-focused spaces.

Join us for an inspiring evening as the Sydney Peace Foundation awards the Gold Medal to Dr Bob Brown.

A conversation about the Library’s vital family history research, including the ethics and challenges that arise.

Learn how behind-the-scenes expertise shapes how library collections are organised, discovered and understood.

Hear how the Library is meeting the new challenges and opportunities of safeguarding the born-digital archival record.

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

Free entry. Rare books, maps, prints & ephemera for sale. The Glasshouse, State Library NSW. 22–24 October 2026.

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