Library Member Exclusive Benefits
Autumn Winter Benefits
City of Sydney Library Members have access to exclusive benefits to arts and cultural events in the City.
The City extends its thanks to the cultural organisations who are participating in the Autumn Winter benefits.
There’s more to a City of Sydney Library, and Membership is free for City of Sydney residents!
City Recital Hall
Buy 3 tickets and receive a 4th to the lunchtime concert FREE! Tickets are only $10 each!
Grab a sandwich and enjoy a lunchtime interlude with an outstanding mix of rising stars and much-loved veterans from the Australian classical music scene. City Recital Hall Angel Place's monthly lunchtime concert series, A Little Lunch Music, is presented in association with the Selby & Friends series as follows:
- Tristram Williams (trumpet with Michael Fowler, piano) - Wednesday 30 April.
- Kathryn Selby (piano solo) - Tuesday 27 May.
- TRIOZ - Wednesday 25 June.
- Stars of the Future - A New Breed - Tuesday 22 July.
- Kathryn Selby (piano), Cathy McCorkill (clarinet), Emma-Jane Murphy (cello) - Tuesday 26 August.
- Charmian Gadd (violin), Philip Shovk (piano) - Wednesday 10 September.
- Claire Edwards (percussion/marimba) - Wednesday 22 October.
- TRIOZ - Tuesday 18 November.
This offer is only available for bookings made in person at City Recital Hall or by phone on 02 8256 2222.
Griffin Theatre Company
Preview/Matinee Special
Receive concession priced tickets to any preview or matinee performance of Don’t Say The Words by Tom Holloway (Previews: 27, 28, 30 June).
Offer is limited to 2 tickets per show, per Library member, on presentation of your member card. Not available for online bookings, subject to availability.
Bookings: MCA-Tix 1300 306 776. SBW Stables Theatre: 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross.
For full Griffin Theatre 2008 Season details see www.griffintheatre.com.au
Historic Houses Trust
Spread your wings and receive 20% off admission
Celebrate Sydney’s colourful past and vibrant present and experience the Historic Houses Trust’s outstanding historic buildings, sites and contemporary exhibitions. Present your City Of Sydney Library Membership Card to receive 20% off admission price at the following museums:
Elizabeth Bay House, Elizabeth Farm, Hyde Park Barracks Museum,
Justice & Police Museum, Meroogal, Museum of Sydney, Rose Seidler House, Rouse Hill House & Farm, Susannah Place Museum and Vaucluse House.
Please note that there is free admission to Government House. For more information & opening hours see www.hht.net.au or Telephone 02 8239 2288. Offer valid 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Queer Screen
Discount Membership
City of Sydney Library Members save 60% on Queer Screen Annual Membership. Queer Screen is offering City Library Members annual membership at the concession price of $27.50. Queer Screen members have access to the cheapest ticket prices for all Mardi Gras Film Festival and queerDOC festival sessions, as well as discounts on DVDs, Cinema tickets, merchandise and other special offers throughout the year.
Simply quote your Library Card Number when buying your membership online at www.queerscreen.com.au or present your Library Card in person when buying your membership at a Queer Screen event.
Seymour Centre
2008 Subscription Season - Exclusive ‘Bite’ Offer
The Seymour Centre is proud to launch its inaugural 2008 Subscription Season. This season captures a diverse range of offerings to surprise and delight – there is something for everyone!
Quote your City of Sydney Library Card number when you subscribe and each person subscribing will receive free ticket to the Seymour Centre's BITE (Best Independent Theatre) season, which is proudly sponsored by the City of Sydney.
See the website for details www.seymour.usyd.edu.au or contact the box office on 02 9351 7940.
Sydney Symphony
10% off Sydney Symphony concerts till 31 August!
Until 31 August 2008, City of Sydney Library Members receive 10% off full price single tickets to any Sydney Symphony concert at the Sydney Opera House or City Recital Hall Angel Place*.
Hear the world’s best soloists, conductors and Australia’s premier orchestra performing everything from the great classics to steamy Latin American tangoes, to American jazz legend, Kurt Elling – there is a concert to whet every musical appetite.
For details visit www.sydneysymphony.com, mention ‘1460 City of Sydney Library offer’ to receive this offer. Book online or call Sydney Symphony (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm) on 02 8215 4600.
*Excludes non-Season concerts. A-C Reserves only. Not valid with any other offer or concession and while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.
Sydney Theatre Company
$10 off Sydney Theatre Company tickets!
City of Sydney Library Members receive a $10 discount on adult ticket prices for the following shows in 2008: The Year of Magical Thinking, Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Serpent’s Teeth, The Great and Gallipoli. STC productions are performed at The Wharf, Sydney Theatre and Sydney Opera House. Visit www.sydneytheatre.com.au for further details.
Offer is limited to 2 tickets per show, per Library member, on presentation of your member card and is not available Saturday nights. Bookings must be made directly through the STC Box Office in person at Sydney Theatre Company, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay or by telephone on 02 9250 1777.
Intelligence Squared Australia
Intelligence Squared Australia debate series – exclusive bookings and discounts
The Intelligence Squared Australia live debates aim to raise the level of debate on the issues challenging Australia.
They provide the only forum in town – aside from Parliament – for debate on the crucial issues of the day and following the formal argument by expert panels, the debate is thrown open to the floor for further debate and questions.
As a member of the City of Sydney Library, you can secure a place at these debates before tickets are snared by other savvy Sydneysiders, at a special discounted ticket price: $25 single tickets (save $5) and $120 for season subscriptions (save $30).
All debates in the series are held at City Recital Hall:
- Tuesday 20 May - China is not fit to host the Olympics
- Tuesday 8 July - By 2020 only the rich will be at home in Australia
- Tuesday 19 August - We'd be better off without religion
- Tuesday 30 September - For a sporting nation, we're not very sporting
- Wednesday 29 October - America has lost its moral authority
Visit www.iq2oz.com to find out more or book directly through City Recital Hall by quoting ‘SYDNEY’ at www.cityrecitalhall.com, or call 02 8256 2222, or in person at the box office. Please note, you must press the button to confirm the code.
Last Updated: Wednesday 25 June, 2008
