The Library Society

Make friends with the State Library

The State Library of New South Wales collects the written and visual records of our developing and diverse culture - including many rare and beautiful objects.

Make friends with the State Library and join us for a wide variety or stimulating events throughout the year. You'll discover our treasures and gain a deeper understanding of the magnificent collections.

Your membership of The Library Society will give you:

  • Priority Bookings for talks and the opportunity to meet Australian and international writers for book launches and literary lunches.

  • Discounts on admission prices to the Library wide events.

  • Free events exclusive to members and a friend.

  • Behind the scenes lectures by our specialist curators on the State Library's treasures - their provenance and significance.

  • Private viewings of new exhibitions and films - talk with the people behind them.

  • 10% DISCOUNT on production of a current membership card on:

    • Books at the Library Shop; Pages & Pages, Belrose; Lesley McKay's Bookshop, Double Bay and Janet's Art Books and Supplies, Chatswood.

    • Fine fare at the Glasshouse Cafe all week and at the Café Opera, Hotel Inter-Continental, Sydney from Monday to Thursday.

    • An annual subscription to Southerly literary magazine.

  • 12.5% DISCOUNT at Percy Marks Fine Gems. (Membership cards are not transferable.)

  • Free film previews.

  • Private Members' Room offering complimentary refreshments - a quiet oasis in the heart of the city, close to the harbour, gardens, cultural institutions, shopping and transport.

  • Upfront our quarterly magazine, packed with information and news about the State Library

  • What's On quarterly calendar of Library wide events.

  • The Library Society - Membership Request


For more information:   telephone (02) 9273 1500

For tickets to events:     telephone (02) 9273 1770

 
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