One of Australia's most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers' Festival will live-stream its headline events from Sydney to branches of the Central Northern Regional Library on Thursday 21, Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May - check your local branch below to see which sessions they will be streaming.

Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world's finest writers and thinkers. Audiences can also participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage.

Join us for Live & Local 2026, streamed live by Sydney Writers' Festival and delivered locally to your CNRL branch!