SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)The new books for September 2017 are now available to borrow, with new ebooks and audiobooks.
We hope you enjoy them!
- New books may be borrowed for a period of two weeks only and may not be renewed.
- Books remain listed as “New Books” for two months.
Thomas Keneally - About the man
Booker Prize winner Thomas Keneally is one of Australia's best known and most respected authors.
About the Tom Keneally Centre
The Tom Keneally Centre holds the research collection of world-renowned author Thomas Keneally, in addition to copies of his own works and some items from his private collection of photographs and memorabilia.
Tom Keneally Centre - A Cultural Hub
A cultural hub, the Tom Keneally Centre is devoted to Australian literature and history, reflecting the synergy between the SMSA and Tom Keneally's approach to writing and to life; open access to knowledge, continued learning and social change.
Borrow books from the Tom Keneally Centre
SMSA is pleased to announce that members can now borrow books from the Tom Keneally Centre collection, in addition to the main SMSA Library.
Tom Keneally Centre
The SMSA is proud to be the home of the Tom Keneally Centre (TKC), Thomas Keneally’s living legacy to Australia, holding books that have significance to him.
Everyone Welcome!
Opening Hours
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
from 10:30am – 2:30pm.
Level 3, Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney.
Tom Keneally Centre at Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts
Thomas Keneally - About the man
Booker Prize winner Thomas Keneally is one of Australia's best known and most respected authors.
About the Tom Keneally Centre
The Tom Keneally Centre holds the research collection of world-renowned author Thomas Keneally, in addition to copies of his own works and some items from his private collection of photographs and memorabilia.
Tom Keneally Centre - A Cultural Hub
A cultural hub, the Tom Keneally Centre is devoted to Australian literature and history, reflecting the synergy between the SMSA and Tom Keneally's approach to writing and to life; open access to knowledge, continued learning and social change.
Borrow books from the Tom Keneally Centre
SMSA is pleased to announce that members can now borrow books from the Tom Keneally Centre collection, in addition to the main SMSA Library.Events in the Tom Keneally Centre
Tom Keneally Centre OPEN — Everyone Welcome
Visit the Tom Keneally Centre — Everyone Welcome. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays every week. Find out the dates Tom Keneally will be working in the TKC.
Jane Rawson — From the Wreck
Join Jane Rawson for an engaging talk on her novel From the Wreck, writing family history why speculative fiction might be the best way to tell a factual story.Tom Keneally News
28 Aug 2017 — Meet Tom Keneally in September
SMSA and Tom Keneally would like to extend an open invitation for you to visit the Tom Keneally Centre and meet Tom on several dates in September.
25 Aug 2017 — Meg Keneally talks about the Tom Keneally Centre
Meg Keneally recently took some time to speak with SMSA volunteer and library casual Phil Jang about the Tom Keneally Centre, the books on its shelves, why it is a perfect place for writers and, the Monserrat series of colonial crime novels that she is co-writing with her dad, Tom Keneally.
Watch more author interviews
28 Jul 2017 — Meet Tom Keneally in August
Would you like to meet author Tom Keneally? Head to the Tom Keneally Centre on Level 3 during August to say hi. All are welcome!
4 Jul 2017 — Meet Tom Keneally in July
Would you like to meet author Tom Keneally? Head to the Tom Keneally Centre on Level 3 during July to say hi. All are welcome!