State Library of New South Wales

There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page

The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at State Library of New South Wales and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.

Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:

- Event type

- Number of people attending

- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)

- Budget (per person or total)

- Room layout

- Food and beverage / catering requirements

- Any other requirements

Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at the State Library of New South Wales Australia to check:

1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?

2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?

This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.

If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with State Library of New South Wales to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).

VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by State Library of New South Wales if you book via us.

Please enquire for pricing and availability.

This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

The following types of events can be held at State Library of New South Wales:

- AGM

- Awards Dinner

- Conference

- Corporate Function

- Corporate Offsite

- Function

- Gala Dinner

- Meeting

- Networking Event

- Product Launch

- School Formal

- Seminar

- Workshop

- Training

- Exhibition

- Wedding

If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if State Library of NSW is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

The best way to find out if State Library of New South Wales is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at State Library of New South Wales, Sydney NSW:

- Filtered Water

- Coffee / Tea

- Inhouse Catering

- Bar Tab

For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

State Library of NSW is located at 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

There are more than six million items in the library's collection, including books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, paintings, architectural plans, objects and digital content. Along with the associated Mitchell Library, this public library has marvellous historical collections, including the First Fleet collection, dating from 1788, which can be found nowhere else in the world. 

The State Library of NSW is a spectacular venue that offers many possibilities for your next event.

Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, the State Library of NSW has venues to accommodate a diverse range of events, from small meetings to large workshops; presentations, cocktail events, weddings and more. The historic Mitchell Building, with its grand elegance and modern versatility, make it an ideal place to host any type or style celebration you may be dreaming up! You can even hold your next event at the library's new building. You will find everything at the library including catering services as well security guards on-site if needed

Dixson Room

Whether you’re hosting an intimate meeting or a conference, the Dixson Room offers versatile spaces with high ceilings and prints from our collection. This ground floor space has views across Woolloomooloo to one side as well as Domain Park on another!

Shakespeare Room

The Shakespeare Room is a small, yet elegant space. The stained glass window 'The Seven Ages of Man' by artist Arthur G Benfield depicts an incident from William Shakspeare's play As You Like It'. This location would be ideal for smaller dinners and cocktail parties!

Friends Room

The Friend's Room features enamelled steel and leadlight bookcases lining each wall, and lounge seating, making it an ideal place for cocktails or dinner events.

Gallery Room

The Gallery Room is located on the ground floor of the Mitchell building and adjoins the Friends Room. The room is charming and spacious with high ceilings and a decorative stained-glass window.

Metcalfe Auditorium

The Metcalfe Auditorium is a spectacular venue for any type of event. It has cushioned seating, modern decor and spotlighting to make your presentations or meetings more comfortable!

Macquarie Room

The Macquarie Room is the perfect place to host your next event, with its light-filled space and scenic views. You can even enjoy them while eating some delicious food from one of our many catering options!

Paintings Galleries

The landscape and portrait paintings in the State Library's collection are unique, with more than 300 original pieces on permanent public display. The Paintings Gallery is available for hire outside library hours and requires approval from the State Library of NSW - so make sure to get ahead of your schedule!