Library Bar

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for Trivia in The Library Bar. Test your bookish smarts on literary conundrums and general knowledge, along with the Library's collections and exhibitions. Prizes include bookshop and bar vouchers. Book your table now

Hear from some of the best new queer works and writers in an evening of literary readings in the Library Bar.

In this special Mardi Gras edition of Fresh takes, enjoy a showcase of some of the best queer Australian writing, featuring writers reading from their new works and reflecting on the writers and creators who have shaped them. Stay tuned for the full lineup!

Please note: the Library Bar will be open from 5pm ahead of the event.

Celebrating the sounds of our city, five musicians perform an original song and their favourite local song on the Library Bar piano.

In an intimate celebration of the sounds of our city, five musicians perform one song of their own and their favourite local song of all time on the Library Bar’s grand piano. Set against the stunning Sydney skyline.

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Library Bar opens: from 5pm
Event commences: 6pm

Discover some of the best new works publishing this season — featuring readings from established and emerging writers in the Library Bar.

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Delve into the latest issue of the State Library's Openbook magazine and hear a panel of leading writers, poets and photographers talk about their creative journeys, with editor Phillipa McGuinness. Line-up to be announced soon!

Library Bar open: 5pm
Event commences: 6pm

Book your tickets now

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for Trivia in The Library Bar. Test your bookish smarts on literary conundrums and general knowledge, along with the Library's collections and exhibitions. Prizes include bookshop and bar vouchers, as well as a subscription to the Library’s magazine, Openbook. Book your table now

Discover some of the best new works publishing this season — featuring readings from established and emerging writers in the Library Bar.

Book now