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    Library Update - More Services Available

    From 15 February 2021, the SMSA Library will re-open more of its facilities for members.

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    Touring Australia by Road - 20 April 2021

    Join Ian Scanlon as he shares his journeys around Australia with a group of historic car club members, and get inspiration for your next travel adventure.

  • Perspectives on war: poetry and film - 23 April 2021

    Join us to start the Anzac weekend with a selection of significant war poems and a screening of Kubrick’s film classic, Paths of Glory (1957).

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    The Henry Carmichael Lecture - 29 April 2021

    Join us for champagne and light refreshments and to hear about the life of Henry Carmichael, educational progressive, social reformer, and winegrower.

  • Classic Film Night: The Night of the Hunter (1955) - 13 May 2021

    Join us to watch this classic thriller in 16mm film, with an introduction by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.

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    Find Your Perfect Read 

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

Events Show All

  • 20 AprTouring Australia by Road
  • 23 AprPerspectives on war: poetry and film
  • 29 AprThe Henry Carmichael Lecture

Limelight Show All

  • 11 FebDaylight by David Baldacci
  • 10 FebTo Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
  • 10 FebThe Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osmond

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Easter Opening Hours 2021

SMSA's Easter opening hours for 2021
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SMSA's Board of Directors for 2021

On Tuesday 9 March 2021, the SMSA held its Annual General Meeting at which the members elected five Directors.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2021

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 9 March 2021, 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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