Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts

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  • Library Open for All Members

    The SMSA Library is open for all members. Safety guidelines apply.

  • Navigating Teen Mental Health for Grandparents & Carers - 23 August 2022

    Find out how to support the mental health of the upcoming generation in this panel discussion designed for grandparents, parents and carers of young people.

  • The Psychology of Crime Investigations - 13 September 2022

    Dr Celine van Golde joins us to explore how psychology can assist in criminal investigations.

  • Virtual Event: The History of Fairy Tales in Australia with Jo Henwood - 20 September 2022

    Jo Henwood joins us to explore how fairy tales travelled from Europe to Australia.

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    Find Your Perfect Read 

    Find your perfect read with these lists compiled by our Library staff.

Events Show All

  • 17 AugKnitting & Crochet Group 2022
  • 23 AugNavigating Teen Mental Health for Grandparents & Carers
  • 27 AugMystery & Crime Reading Group 2022

Limelight Show All

  • 11 JulA Theater For Dreamers by Polly Samson
  • 8 JulThe Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson
  • 8 JulThe Locked Room by Elly Griffiths (Dr Ruth Galloway #14)

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Job Opportunity - Financial Controller

We have an opportunity available for a motivated self-starter to join SMSA in a financial management role.
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SMSA's Board of Directors for 2022

On Tuesday 15 March 2022, the SMSA held its Annual General Meeting at which the members elected six Directors.

Easter Opening Hours 2022

SMSA will be CLOSED over the Easter holiday weekend (Good Friday to Easter Monday, inclusive). The Library will re-open for business…

Affordable, Convenient Venue Hire

Henry Carmichael Theatre

Centrally located in the Sydney CBD just two minutes from Town Hall, the Henry Carmichael Theatre is perfect for your event.

Meeting Rooms

Our four meeting rooms can be booked as a single room or opened up into double, triple or quadruple rooms. …

Catering

SMSA can assist with catering on request, covering everything from breakfast meetings, lunches, afternoon teas and cocktail functions.

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