The Flying Kangaroo by Jim Eames
The Flying Kangaroo by Jim Eames is both a up-beat read on Australian airline Qantas, providing anecdotal stories on the company’s 96 year history.
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Travels with Herodotus by Ryszard Kapuscinski
In this gem of a book, Kapuscinski, as a matter of introduction, starts telling us how, at the University of Warsaw, he first ever heard…
Celebrating 190 Years of the SMSA
On Wednesday 22nd March 2023 Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts celebrated our 190th Birthday.
2025 Year In Review: SMSA’s Top 10 Mysteries
Mystery & Crime lovers abound at SMSA, so we have highlighted the top books from that genre this year. Which have you read? We hope…
2025 Year In Review: SMSA’s Top 10 Books
Have you managed to read all of SMSA’s most popular books? Discover our Top 10 most borrowed titles for 2025, in our Year in Review…
The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell
It’s impossible not to empathise with Peggy Smart. At almost 80 years of age, she knows that women her age become invisible, turning ‘completely neutral,…
All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness
An immensely readable trilogy, to be found in the Science Fiction part of the Library, the books are in order A Discovery of Witches, Shadow…
Board of Directors
The Board of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts is made up of thirteen Directors elected by the members.
Prince: Purple Reign by Mick Wall
Music journalist Mick Wall pens a tribute to Prince Rogers Nelson, detailing his early years, the height of his fame, and the years that ultimately…
Mah Jong (Western Version) Beginners
Ready to learn the world’s most addictive tile game? Your Mah Jong journey starts here, every Wednesday, where you can learn the ropes, make…
Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon has had a huge following for years with her Outlander series, the first novel of which, Cross Stitch, was released in 1991.
