Exhibitions

From rare books to maps, photographs, art and historical objects, we host a variety of exhibitions throughout the year.

All exhibitions are free and can be viewed during library open hours or online.

Current and upcoming exhibitions

    Wollongong Library
    19 October 2024 - 18 April 2025

    The fourth exhibition featuring contemporary art created by members of Illawarra Association for the Visual Artists (IAVA).

    See details

    Wollongong Library
    3 March 2025 - 2 June 2025

    The exhibition ‘We are Kin’ explores the power of connection – how kinship can grow from starting conversations with strangers.

    See details

Online exhibitions

Our Local Studies team have curated a number of online exhibitions from our Illawarra Images collection that can be viewed at any time.

Community display cases

Are you a local artist, part of a community group, or have a unique hobby or collection? Share your passion with the community by setting up a display at your library. Speak to our friendly staff or contact us to learn more!


We have a Library Display Facilities policy PDF, 178.58 KB that explains how we choose and manage displays in our libraries.