Talks and Conversations

Join Woollahra Libraries for an unforgettable series of daytime and evening literary talks, featuring some of the greatest local and international authors. We'll also bring our local history to life with special talks from historical experts! Several times per year, we think critically about the big ideas changing our everyday in Ideas Exchange panel discussions.

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Upcoming Events

Sydney Writers' Festival: 'Lonely Mouth' with Jacqueline Maley

23 May 2025 Join us for this special Sydney Writers' Festival event as Jacqueline Maley discusses her latest novel, Lonely Mouth, with Amy Lovat.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay 2028

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After Hours Film Club: Female Leads

29 May 2025 Join us for our monthly Film Club series at Paddington Library after hours.

Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington 2021

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Paddington BYO Book Club

03 Jun 2025 Drop into our BYO Book Club in the heart of Oxford Street!

Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington 2021

6 more dates

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Watsons Bay BYO Book Club

11 Jun 2025 Drop into our BYO Book Club at beautiful Watsons Bay Library!

Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay 2030

6 more dates

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Book Launch: Ferryman The Life and Deathwork of Ephraim Finch

18 Jun 2025 Join us to celebrate the release of Katia Ariel’s remarkable new book, a profoundly moving exploration of life, loss, and legacy.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, level 1/451 New South Head Rd, Double Bay 2028

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Double Bay BYO Book Club

19 Jun 2025 Drop into our BYO Book Club at Woollahra Library at Double Bay!

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay 2028

6 more dates

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Writers & Readers: 'Views to Die For' with Mark Skelsey

21 Jun 2025 Join author Mark Skelsey as he discusses 'Views to Die For', a historical account of Kings Cross campaigner Juanita Nielsen’s disappearance.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay 2028

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