Commemorating the deaths of three famed authors — William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega — World Book Day is an international celebration of books and reading.
Here are five ways you can celebrate with the State Library:
- Read Australia’s only known copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio — learn more about how the State Library became the home of Shakespeare in Australia and view our fully digitised copy of the First Folio online. Read it here
- Inspire the young readers in your life — our Imagine … the Wonder of Picture Books exhibition is the perfect way to introduce kids to the Library and spark a lifelong love of books and reading. Plan your visit
- Find your new favourite book — browse the vast and fascinating range of books in The Library Shop. Enjoy 10% off* in-store or online, using the code WBD23. Offer only valid on 23 April 2023. (*excludes sale items). Shop here
- Surround yourself with Cervantes — get exclusive access to our beautiful heritage lounge which is surrounded by more than 1000 copies of Miguel de Cervantes’ epic novel, Don Quixote. Become a Friend of the Library
- See what’s on our ‘wish list’ of first or significant editions for acquisition — contributions made to our annual appeal this year will help us to enhance the Library’s rare books collection. Learn more
Shhhhh … Be the first to visit when one of Sydney’s most beautiful booklined rooms reopens. The Library’s little-known Shakespeare Room will open to the public every day from Monday 24 April 2023.
Books of yore, a giveaway and more!
