State Library NSW - The Library That Made Me
Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6:00PM
Tamworth Library
Event Description
In connection with the publication of The Library That Made Me: 200 Years of the State Library of NSW, an illustrious line-up of guests reflect on the libraries that shaped them as readers and writers.
From tiny mobile school libraries to the Mitchell Library Reading Room, hear about how these hubs of writing, reading and creativity sparked something magical in some of the world’s finest thinkers.
This event is presented in partnership with Sydney Writers' Festival.
When
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Thursday 21 May 2026
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Where
Tamworth Library
466 Peel Street
Tamworth NSW
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Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event. You may also book by phone or at your nearest library.
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Future of Democracy: Fighting Authoritarianism with A.C. Grayling | 21 May 2026 at 9:30AM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Yann Martel: Son of Nobody | 21 May 2026 at 11:30AM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Stephanie Alexander: The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary | 21 May 2026 at 1:30PM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Bringing the past to life | 21 May 2026 at 3:30PM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Big Histories | 22 May 2026 at 9:30AM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Susan Choi: Flashlight | 22 May 2026 at 11:30AM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Trent Dalton: Gravity Let Me Go | 22 May 2026 at 1:30PM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Great Expectations - Screen Adaptations | 22 May 2026 at 3:30PM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Florence Knapp: The Names | 22 May 2026 at 5:30PM | Tamworth Library | ||
| State of the Art: The Booker Prize | 22 May 2026 at 7:30PM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Amitav Ghosh in conversation | 23 May 2026 at 9:30AM | Tamworth Library | ||
| The future of democracy: Trump's America with Jon Sopel | 23 May 2026 at 11:30AM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Fantastical Worlds | 23 May 2026 at 3:30PM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Roddy Doyle in conversation | 23 May 2026 at 5:30PM | Tamworth Library | ||
| Lily King: Heart the Lover | 23 May 2026 at 7:30PM | Tamworth Library |
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Live Streaming Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yann Martel: Son of Nobody | 21 May 2026 at 11:30AM | Wee Waa Library | ||
| Yann Martel: Son of Nobody | 21 May 2026 at 11:30AM | Narrabri Library | ||
| Stephanie Alexander: The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary | 21 May 2026 at 1:30PM | Wee Waa Library | ||
| Stephanie Alexander: The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary | 21 May 2026 at 1:30PM | Narrabri Library | ||
| Bringing the past to life | 21 May 2026 at 3:30PM | Wee Waa Library |