The State Library of New South Wales is about to be undermined with plans to dig out and build an auditorium beneath the historic reading room as part of a $24 million overhaul. The library has also applied for a liquor licence for a rooftop bar with first drinks expected to be served in a few months. 7NEWS at 6pm. www.7NEWS.com.au #StateLibrary #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

Have you looked into your family's history? This August during Family History Month we're hosting a series of FREE online workshops to help you uncover stories from your past. Suitable for beginners, experts and everyone in-between. You'll also get to hear from technologist and family historian Andrew Redfern on how AI is transforming the way we research, document, preserve and share family heritage. For a more personal experience, head to our pop-up family history desk in the Macquarie Street f

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Say hello to our new Fellows and Visiting Scholars! We are proud to be celebrating 50 years of the Library's Fellowship program. This year we've welcomed our biggest cohort yet, with 8 Fellows and 18 Visiting Scholars, from diverse disciplines and research backgrounds. Over the next 12 months they will explore, interpret and reimagine the Library's collection to uncover fresh perspectives on Australian history, society and culture. We can't wait to see how your research develops and what surpris