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State Library of New South Wales

Friends Room

150

The Friends Room is located on the ground floor of the historic Mitchell building and is the original Mitchell Reading Room which opened to the public in 1910. The perfect venue for evening cocktail events, and the original Mitchell Library Reading Room. The room features enameled steel and leadlight bookcases lining the walls and lounge seating included in the room, making it an ideal space for cocktail parties or dinner events. It can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Venue hire includes tables (trestle or dining), lounge chairs, coffee tables and conference chairs.

The Friends Room is available on weekends and after 6 pm Monday to Friday.

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Great for

  • Networking
  • Private dining
  • Private parties
  • Weddings

Facilities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Close to transport linksClose to transport links
  • Disabled accessDisabled access
  • Natural lightNatural light

Capacities

  • Boardroom LayoutBoardroom: 54
  • Cabaret LayoutCabaret: 56
  • Dinner Rounds LayoutDinner / Rounds: 70
  • Standing LayoutStanding: 150
  • Theatre LayoutTheatre: 120

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