State Library of New South WalesWeb site: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/ Events: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/… (updated February 14) Catalog URL: http://library.sl.nsw.gov.au/sea… Elsewhere: lib-web-cats (Library Technology Guides) Amenities: wifi, food/drink Description: Situated in Sydney’s CBD between the Royal Botanic Gardens and Parliament House on Macquarie Street, the State Library of New South Wales is internationally renowned and one of Australia’s leading libraries. It consists of the Mitchell Library, the Dixson Library, the Macquarie Street Wing and the State Reference Library. There is also the Library Shop and two cafes—Cafe Trim and the Glasshouse cafe.
The Library houses and hosts extensive collections and exhibitions, as well as talks, tours and movies. To this end, the Library holds over 5 million items and aims to collect, preserve and make accessible the documentary heritage of NSW. Added by: alasen. Contacted: Yes. Venue ID: 4944 FavoritesComment wall |  Upcoming events
Movie: Seven Year Itch (December 10 at 12:00pm) See Marilyn Munro, Tommy Ewell, Evelyn Keyes and Sonny Tuft in Billy Wilder's classic. A married man, whose wife and son are away for the summer, is attracted to a seductive young woman living in an apartment upstairs. Metcalfe Auditorium. Free. 100 mins.
Past eventsMy life through memoir (March 5 at 12:30pm) Designer Jenny Kee speaks about her dazzling career, dynamic creations and famous friendships as told in her memoir A big life. She is joined by Barry Heard whose vivid memoir (The view from Connor’s Hill) is colourful, poignant and often funny, and reaches into the heart of his experiences as a boy ... (more)Women in history (March 13 at 5:30pm) Susan Mitchell speaks about ‘first ladies’ who have influenced Australia’s leaders as depicted in her books Margaret Whitlam and Sonia, Tammy, Janette — Stand by your man. Author and past Mitchell Librarian Baiba Berzins tells of an intrepid all-women safari to the Northern Territory in 1957, ... (more)French lifestyle — French lovestyle! (July 3 at 5:30pm) Nadine Williams’ tale of negotiating cultural differences and unexpectedly finding love in mid-life is revealed in her endearing and surprising From France with love. Janelle McCulloch gives a vivid account of a year spent in Paris in La vie Parisienne, which focuses on the style, glamour and romance ... (more)An equal music by Vikram Seth (October 8 at 5:30pm) $25 per session, $80 for four sessions, includes light refreshments Join a group of passionate book lovers to discuss a popular book of literary fiction on the second Thursday of each month. The event begins with an introductory talk by an author, academic or expert on the genre, followed by discussion ... (more)Lords and larrikins: The role of the actor in the making of Australia (October 21 at 5:30pm) Jack Thompson. Actor Jack Thompson talks with author Kath Leahy about the public function of the actor in Australian history. From the 1830s an aspiring but insecure middle class was drawn to Shakespeare and used celebrity actors as models of manners, fashion and political opinion. In retaliation, popular comedians ... (more)Larissa Behrendt speaks on Legacy with Germaine Greer (November 18 at 6:00pm)
Australian Poetry Slam 09 National Final (December 3 at 7:30pm) Speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem at the Australian Poetry Slam 09 in this electric live event where the audience is the judge! There are just five heats in NSW remaining. Contestants can compete in as many heats in their state as they like. Twenty finalists from the NSW heats will ... (more)Event location: Sydney Opera House Studio
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