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Find out the latest news from the Library.

Portrait of character Pauline Pantsdown wrapped in flag

Help transcribe new collection of LGBTQ+ interviews online

This International Pride Day the State Library is calling on the community to help.

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Children’s Library has reopened

The Children's Library has reopened with a new look and dedicated sections for young adults and graphic novels.

Public apology

Public apology

We want to extend our sincerest apologies

Statement by State Librarian Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon

Supported by the Library Council of NSW

ANZAC Day opening hours

We're open on ANZAC Day, from 1 pm to 5 pm.

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The State Library is upgrading its website!

Online visitors will see some changes over the coming weeks as we improve and refine the Library's website. 

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Landmark photography exhibition now online

The virtual doors are now open on the Library’s biggest and most significant photography exhibition.

Portrait of Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon

State Library welcomes the appointment of new State Librarian

Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon has been announced as the State Library's new State Librarian.

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2024 Fellows announced

The State Library welcomed its newest research fellow, Nancy Cushing, at the 4th Biennial Coral Thomas Lecture last night.