Inspired by the newly released book ‘The Library That Made Me: 200 years of the State Library of NSW’, visitors can listen to audio stories from acclaimed writers including Shankari Chandran, Mark McKenna and Winnie Dunn who share moving, entertaining and at times nostalgic moments from libraries that have shaped them.
The Library That Made Me
To mark the State Library of NSW’s 200th Anniversary, 1 Elizabeth is hosting a special Audio Lounge on the Upper Ground Floor.
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