Rosalie Ham: Molly

7 November at 6 pm

See critically acclaimed author Rosalie Ham in conversation with Nicole Abadee as they delve into Ham’s latest novel, a prequel to the international bestseller The Dressmaker.

It’s 1914 and Molly Dunnage wants to see change: at home, at work — and in underwear. Molly is an unforgettable story of hope lost, love found, and corsets loosened.

The songs of Sydney

19 November at 6 pm

Celebrate the sounds of our city  with five amazing local musicians.  This incredible line-up includes: BIRDEE 王煒 | DOBBY | Jerome Blazé | Marcus | Whale | Montaigne.

Set against the stunning Sydney skyline, hear as each artist performs a song of their own and one of their all-time favourites on the Library Bar’s grand piano.

Morrison symposium

21 November at 9 am

Join international and Australian scholars as they explore the incredible archive of George Ernest Morrison in a one-day symposium, hosted in partnership with the National Foundation for Australia–China Relations.

On Max Dupain

21 November at 6 pm

Multi-award-winning writer Helen Ennis shares her new biography of influential photographer Max Dupain, in a conversation with Richard Neville. The event also features a display of Max Dupain’s work from the Library’s collection.

Jazz Money

27 November at 6 pm

The incomparable Jazz Money joins our bi-monthly series In this moment, where we dive deep with a ground-breaking local poet about their craft right now, what’s come before and where it’s going.

Dive into HSC

From 28 November

Do you know someone who has just started their HSC? We’re running free webinars to help students find resources for English, Legal Studies, Ancient History and Modern History.

Tours

Take a free exhibition tour at the Library this month. Be guided through Dunera, celebrate the work of Dr Bronwyn Bancroft in The Country Cries for Truth or discover the art of Peter Kingston.

Giveaway

The acclaimed author of Before You Knew My Name returns with another taut suspense thriller. Here is  your chance to win one of five copies of Leave the Girls Behind by Jacqueline Bublitz.