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  • The Refugee Experience

    Join Deena Yako and Samah Shda from the Refugee Council of Australia for an interactive discussion to learn more about refugees and their experiences in coming to Australia.

  • Classic Film Night: The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)

    Join us to watch film classic, The Spirit of the Beehive (1973), with an introduction by Peter Rainey.

  • Navigating Teen Mental Health for Grandparents & Carers - 24 May 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.

  • Library Open for All Members

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

  • Film Matinee: A Night at the Opera (1935) - 9 June 2022

    Join us to watch this classic film with an introduction by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.

  • Collapse and everything after: what can we learn from the fall of ancient civilisations? - 21 June 2022

    Associate Professor Dan Penny joins us to explore what we can learn from the fall of ancient civilisations.

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    Find Your Perfect Read 

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

Events Show All

  • 24 MayNavigating Teen Mental Health for Grandparents & Carers
  • 1 JunKnitting & Crochet Group 2022
  • 4 JunMystery & Crime Reading Group 2022

Limelight Show All

  • 2 MayThe Whole Town’s Talking by Fannie Flagg
  • 26 AprThe Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell
  • 26 AprThe Joy and Light Bus Company (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency #22) by Alexander McCall Smith

News

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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…
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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2022

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts will be held in the Henry Carmichael Theatre, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney on Tuesday 15 March 2022, commencing at 12:30pm.

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Henry Carmichael Theatre

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

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

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

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