Learn about a poster featured in our Hopes and Fears exhibition, and how the creators made it to reclaim a derogatory word and celebrate their heritage.

Delve into Ireland’s rich history and culture with the Auchmuty Collection. Featuring rare books, pamphlets, and journals from 1900 to 1950, this specialised resource explores Anglo-Irish relations, the Irish Free State, and more. A treasure trove for researchers, donated by Margaret Auchmuty in 1983.

Broaden your horizons with this month’s events. Learn about astrophysics (and Dungeons & Dragons!) with Karlie Noon, discover artists’ books in our collection, get great advice from Kasey Chambers and immerse your kids in nature journalling at our school holiday workshops.

Step into the world of William Yang in this special collection-in-focus display showcasing 24 compelling images from Sydney Mardi Gras festivals between 1981 and 2003.

Joe Williams and Dr Alethea Beetson in conversation as part of our Deadly Dialogues series.

Learn about the See Yup Temple, recipient of a 2025 Community Heritage Grant.

Professor Georgina Long AO delivers the 2026 Ann Moyal Lecture, addressing the question 'When groundbreaking cancer treatments save 50% of patients, what happens to the other half?' 

Our rich and varied Pictures collection focuses on Australian people, places and events, from early European exploration of the South Pacific to contemporary events.

To celebrate his latest book What a Ripper! 60 everyday objects that shaped Australia, Tim Ross was joined on stage by one of the designers featured in the book, Mary Featherston.

The Library is proud to house this collection, which preserves the voices of 1,290 Australians.