Getting to the Library just got easier. 🙌 If you're heading to the city on the new Sydney Metro, here's how to reach the Library in under 5 minutes. 1️⃣ Get off at the Martin Place stop 2️⃣ Follow the signs for the Hunter Street exit 3️⃣ Take the escalators (or lift) up to street level 4️⃣ Walk up Hunter Street for a few minutes 5️⃣ Cross the road at Macquarie Street And you'll reach the Library! Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to study, a place to meet with friends, or free exhibitions

Do you have a family member who served in WWI? The Library has a rich collection of material including diaries and letters written by the men and women who served in the First World War. If you’d like to dig deeper into your family’s military history, we’re here to help. Our librarians can help you get started and guide you through our collections and resources. 💻 Explore the collection: https://ow.ly/YL1550VFUyO 🗃️ Get family history help: https://ow.ly/EaTI50VFUyP | The State Library of New

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Which book is your favourite? This World Book Day, curator Sarah Morley shares five first editions from the collection: 📚 Matilda (1988) 🐷 Charlotte’s Web (1952) 🫙 The Bell Jar (1963) 💤 The Big Sleep (1939) 🏔️ Lord of the Rings trilogy (1945–1955) But what makes first editions so special? They show us how the book first appeared to readers, with the original cover art and publicity blurbs – before the authors or stories became famous. The Library collects first editions to illustrate the hi