Library. Late night. Huh? Yes, these words have decided to start hanging out together and meet regularly at the Surry Hills Library. And they don't want to just hang out chatting to the books, they want to see some film screenings, storytelling, performances, workshops and some interesting peeps giving talks. Not that they have anything against just the books; they just like all that other stuff, too.
These adults-only (yes, they can be a little bit naughty at times) events are held on the first Thursday of every month (at 8.30pm), and there are rumours of wine and cheese. This season of Late Night Library will again be curated by Mr Eddie Sharp, and that means they'll be controversial, just a little bit unpredictable, and very, very colourful. Last year's effort got the FBI Radio SMAC Award nomination for Best Arts Event and a NSW Public Library Award for programming, which is certified good times.
What exactly is on offer, you ask? Well, Dr Kenzie Larsen will fill you in on the ancient art of making friends (on Thursday, November 1), and then Teen Diary Readings (Thursday, December 6) will make you squirm. Zoe Norton Lodge (NYWF, Project 52), Niki Aken (Underbelly), and others will read about their first sexy times, their teen crushes, and how their parents were ruining their lives.
So head to the land of books to see some of Sydney's writers, performers, and artists. Just remember to RSVP to nab your free spot.