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Image of a Hebrew manuscript from the Hailperin Collection on display.
06 October 2023
The David Hailperin Collection
Learn more about David Hailperin and the collection of manuscripts and early printed Jewish books internationally recognised for its significance.
The spines of hardcover books of various heights and sizes sit on a shelf
11 September 2023
Restricted books
We lift the curtain on books that were once kept hidden, because of their apparently dangerous and controversial ideas.
15 August 2023
In conversation with the MIRROR exhibition curators
The curators of MIRROR: New views on photography discuss the process involved in bringing the immersive experience to life.
Author Clea Chiller smiling at the camera wearing purple, dangly earring and a black top.
31 July 2023
Comics with Clea Chiller: Teen Writing Bootcamp
Artist and illustrator Clea Chiller explores the fundamentals of writing and drawing comics.
19 July 2023
Jason Tamiru on exploring light and shade with 'Muluna Express'
Yorta Yorta man Jason Tamiru discusses his recent work, featured in MIRROR: New views on photography.
Books in the John Emmerson Collection
06 July 2023
Rare Book Club: introducing the John Emmerson Collection
Welcome to the Rare Book Club, where we explore, inspect and marvel at some of the most unique and extraordinary rare books in the Library’s collection.
Author Flora Chol wearing a yellow top and colourful earrings.
22 June 2023
Poetry with Flora Chol: Teen Writing Bootcamp
Writer, poet and community activist Flora Chol shares learnings from her poetry Teen Writing Bootcamp workshops.
08 June 2023
Walter Kadiki on creating poetry for the Deaf community
Deaf poet Walter Kadiki shares the creative process behind his recent work featured in the Library's new exhibition, MIRROR: New views on photography.
Author Dan Giovannoni wearing a colourful summer shirt.
31 May 2023
Playwriting with Dan Giovannoni: Teen Writing Bootcamp
Teacher and playwright Dan Giovannoni explores the art of theatrical playwriting.
27 April 2023
Mastering the art of shadowgraphy
Watch as Librarian Dominique Dunstan reveals the secrets behind the charming art of shadowgraphy.
Author Didem Caia staring at the camera with a book shelf behind her.
18 April 2023
Memoir and personal essaying with Didem Caia: Teen Writing Bootcamp
Playwright, poet and essayist Didem Caia explores how personal storytelling enhances the lives of young people.
Author Lili Wilkinson with pink highlights and wearing a green sequin top.
06 April 2023
Science fiction with Lili Wilkinson: Teen Writing Bootcamp
Lili shares some tips and reflections from her March Teen Writing Bootcamp sessions.

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