SMSA (Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts)

Craig Ritchie — 25 Years of Mabo - 26 June 2017
Craig Ritchie, CEO of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, joins us to discuss the history and significance of the 1992 Mabo High Court decision 25 years on.
Identifying and Preventing Elder Abuse - 28 June 2017
Learn how to identify elder abuse and how to get help for yourself or another person. ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE: 1800 628 221
Members Tour: Rookwood Cemetery 150th Anniversary Tour (second date)
We are delighted to offer SMSA members a second opportunity to visit the historic Rookwood Cemetery in its 150th year, thanks to the kind generosity of Rookwood General Cemeteries Reserve Trust.
Susannah Fullerton — Jane Austen: A 200 Year Legacy - 4 July 2017
Join Susannah Fullerton for a fascinating exploration of Jane Austen's amazing 200 year legacy to the world of literature, tourism, merchandise and fandom.
Sue Rosen — Scorched Earth - 6 July 2017
Join Sue Rosen for the fascinating story of how she discovered the secret government plans from 1942 outlining ‘Scorched Earth’ preparations for the event of a Japanese invasion of Australia.

New Books — June 2017

The new books for June 2017 are now available to borrow, with new ebooks and audiobooks.We hope you enjoy them!…

SMSA grant helps local kids share their stories

In April 2017, the Board were delighted to award a grant of $5,000 to Sydney Story Factory, a not-for-profit creative writing program for young people.

Thomas Keneally in the Tom Keneally Centre

Meet Tom Keneally in June

Would you like to meet author Tom Keneally? Head to the Tom Keneally Centre on Level 3 during June to say hi. All are welcome!

Affordable, Convenient Venue Hire

Mitchell Theatre

Centrally located in the Sydney CBD just two minutes from Town Hall, the Mitchell Theatre is perfect for your event. Seating up to 170 people, with full AV.