What’s On

June 2024

Four new exhibitions

With four new exhibitions opening this month, now is the time to start planning your next visit to the Library.

On show now

World Press Photo Exhibition is back for another year of the best and most important photojournalism and documentary photography from around the world.

Sydney Morning Herald Photos 1440 offers an intimate look at key events and moments captured by Australian photojournalists.

Coming soon

The Country Cries for Truth is the powerful and personal exhibition by celebrated Bundjalung artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft, opens 1 June 2024.

Peter Kingston is tribute to the unique creative talent of the late Sydney artist, opens 8 June 2024.

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The Country Cries for Truth: Dr Bronwyn Bancroft

Sunday 2 June at 2 pm

Hear about the stories and practices behind Dr Bronwyn Bancroft’s new exhibition at the Library, The Country Cries for Truth. Guided exhibition tours start Thursday 27 June at 5.30 pm.

Meet the winners of the Mona Brand Award 2024

Tuesday 4 June at 6 pm

Hear from the winners of the Mona Brand Award for Women Stage & Screen Writers, Belinda Chayko and Hannah Carroll Chapman, with the Sydney Morning Herald’s Melanie Kembrey.

In conversation with Michael Kelly

Wednesday 12 June at 6 pm

Join artist Michael Kelly in conversation with curator Mathilde de Hauteclocque about his work and the value of sketchbooks in public collections.

Openbook winter at the Library Bar

Tuesday 18 June at 6 pm

Delve into the latest issue of Openbook and hear from a stellar panel of contributors at the Library Bar, in conversation with editor Phillipa McGuinness.

Peter Kingston: Time as an artist

Tuesday 25 June at 6 pm

Join curators Elise Edmonds and Mathilde de Hauteclocque for an in-depth look at our new Peter Kingston exhibition.

Sydney Film Festival 2024

Friday 7 to Sunday 16 June

Enjoy a selection of screenings from the 71st Sydney Film Festival in the Library’s new underground auditorium.

Crime Fiction (and how to get away with it)

Saturday 22 June at 10 am

Discover the tools you need to write your own crime stories with the Library’s very own crime expert and author Rachel Franks.

Discover our photography exhibition: Shot

Wednesday 26 June at 2 pm

Join a curator-led tour of Shot, and immerse yourself in Australia’s past as seen through the lens of Australian photographers.

Researching your bestseller

Thursday 27 June at 10 am

See the collections that have inspired other Australian bestselling authors like Patrick White and Kate Grenville, and learn how you can use them to write your own literary classic. In this half-day program get the help you need to add historical details to your writing project.

Giveaway

Hurdy Gurdy by Jenny Ackland is a powerful and important novel with a crucial and timely feminist message, from the Stella Prize-shortlisted author of Little Gods.

For your chance to win one of five copies of Hurdy Gurdy tell us what your favourite dystopian novel is and why.

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