Join us for a 30-minute tour of the Library exhibition The Infinite Look: A History of Gazing Skyward, led by astrophysicist and School of Physics Senior Lecturer Dr Kate Jackson.

Monday 20 July, 12.30pm and 1pm.

Registeration required.

This display showcases the varied shapes and sizes of books, from immense elephant folios and unique hornbooks to tiny micro books like the world's smallest dictionary.

Exhibition:
Until 21 July 2026
Level 3 Main Library.

Join us in the Library to mend or embellish your clothing in this special craft event.

Thursday 21 July, 12pm - 2pm
UNSW Paddington Library.

Drop in - no registration.

Bibliotherapy is the practice of guided listening and gentle reflection, using stories to support steadiness and perspective.

No analysis, no prior reading necessary and no pressure to share.

Slow down, listen, reflect and breathe.

• Wednesday 22 July, 2pm - 2.30pm
• Thursday 23 July, 1pm - 1.30pm

Registration required.

Take a break at the Law Library and Create Cute Bag Charms - a relaxing space for making zero waste bag charms. Fabric scraps and sewing tools will be provided, or bring your own.

Thursday 23 July 2026, 2pm - 4pm
Law Library.

Registration required.

Join us for a relaxed, social book club session hosted in collaboration with the UNSW Bookworm Society.

Friday 31 July, 2pm - 4pm.
Retreat Space, Level 3 Main Library

Drop-in - no registration.

Join us to get a brief overview of pathways to open access (OA), UNSW OA Policy and UNSWorks, publishing models, support for open access and publisher agreements.

• Thursday 6 August, 11am
• Thursday 1 October, 11am.

Registration required.

Join us for an immersive astrobiology virtual field trip. This Virtual Reality (VR) experience travels from Earth to Mars in the search for the origins of life.

• Tuesday 11 August
• Thursday 17 September.

Registration required.

Are you looking to publish research? Do you know how to make your work open access and retain your author rights?

Join us for an approachable introduction to publishing your work.

• Thursday 17 September, 2pm - 3pm
• Wednesday 25 November, 11am - 12pm.

Registration required.

Join us to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a creative workshop developed by artist Louise Zhang, where you can create 'Sky Postcards' and enjoy complimentary mooncakes.

This event is proudly part of UNSW Diversity Festival.

Friday 25 September, 2pm - 3pm
Main Library.

Registration opens on Friday 14 August. Find out more.

Join us to celebrate the Sydney Craft Week with a creative workshop developed by artist Louise Zhang, where you can create 'Sky Postcards'. This event is part of the Library exhibition The Infinite Look.

Tuesday 13 October, 1pm - 2pm.

Registration opens on 15 September. Find out more.

Come and celebrate Rare Book Week at UNSW Library, with this hands-on workshop developed by professional artist and UNSW alum, Lisa Sammut. This event is part of the Library exhibition The Infinite Look.

Tuesday 20 October, 1pm - 3pm.

Registration opens on 22 September. Find out more.

This exhibition traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers, showcasing the interwoven roles of scientific observation and cultural interpretation.

Lights Up, Sound Down:
10am - 12pm every Wednesday.
Experience in a more accessible environment.

Exhibition:
Until 30 October
Level 5 Main Library.

Creative Space is a free, drop-in drawing activity responding to the Library exhibition The Infinite Look: A History of Gazing Skyward. Stay for as little or as long as you like.

Each month, the space is inspired by a different constellation.

Until 30 October
Level 5 Main Library.

Drop in - no registration.

Need help with your academic studies and university life? Drop in or book ahead during term time.

Register for our free activities.

Library Peer Mentors are available at Main, Law and Paddington Libraries.

Find out more.

This display connects science fiction with current UNSW research to explore the ethical and legal challenges of our future in space.

Exhibition:
On display from 20 May 2026
Ground Level Law Library.

This display traces how our view of the Moon has evolved from hand-drawn telescope sketches to precise digital maps captured from space.

Exhibition:
On display from 18 June 2026
UNSW Art & Design Paddington Library.

Library Hacks are workshops held at the start of each term for new and returning students. They familiarise you with everything the Library has to offer and help you develop key skills needed for success at UNSW.

Sessions include:

• Advanced searching made easy
• Find your course resources
• Library Hacks for AI.

Term 3 events coming soon.