Lydia Tasker

Head of Public Programs at @statelibrarynsw. Previously Program Manager at @SydWritersFest. she/her.

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

Our first Fresh Takes for the year is next Tuesday in The Library Bar! Come and have a drink and hear these incredible writers read from their new books 📚

[State Library of NSW @statelibrarynsw]

Fresh Takes is back! Join us for a seasonal showcase of some of the best new pieces of publishing, featuring Amy Brown, @JamColley, Emma Darragh, @maxeaston__, Yumna Kassab and @GyanYankovich.

Book now: https://t.co/irAw9sk1DA

[Amelia Lush @amelia_lush]

Fab new lit-world job at @AusCouncilArts: Senior Officer Literature Projects (closing 1pm AEST, 10th July). Sydney-based, hybrid role, 3 yr contract, great colleagues (e.g., me). Pay info & detail in link. https://t.co/s43aRkwWza

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

A brilliant book for an important cause. Link below to order copies of This Little Red Thing and support the victims of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.

[sweatshop @sweatshopws]

Over the next week, 100% of the sales from This Little Red Thing, edited by Dr Michael Mohammed Ahmad and Winnie Dunn, will be donated to @UNrefugees to support the victims of the 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquakes.

Please help us by ordering copies here:

https://t.co/kKnhorwAIh

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

We're looking for a Public Programs Assistant at the @statelibrarynsw - perfect for someone who loves events and keeping things organised! Do share with anyone you think might be interested and send any questions my way. https://t.co/Xj4h8eM3Ar

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

This will be fun! Come and play bookish trivia in the Library Bar 📚🍻

[State Library of NSW @statelibrarynsw]

Calling all trivia lovers! 📝 Gather your crew and join us on the first Wednesday of each month for Trivia in the Library Bar, hosted by writer and editor @cclperkins. The fun kicks off on 2 November, from 6pm.

Book your table: https://t.co/SI3MnfNYyP

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

We're looking for a Public Program Coordinator to join the team at @statelibrarynsw It's only my second week at the Library but I'm so excited to build on the excellent public program with an ace team. Shoot any questions my way! https://t.co/Qn5mEjjCDN

[State Library of NSW @statelibrarynsw]

These compelling works have just been shortlisted for the 2022 National Biography Award! 🎉 The #NatBioAward winners will be announced in August in partnership with @abcsydney.

See what the judges had to say: https://t.co/eTTn1MV521

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@justinractliffe @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thanks so much, Justin!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

Today is my last day @SydWritersFest! The last few years of Festival programming in a pandemic have been intense, and whilst I’ll miss a lot of things about the Festival, it’s time for a change. I’m taking 2 weeks off before I join the @statelibrarynsw team as Head of Programs.

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@matt_devine_ @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thanks, Matt!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@suzanne_leal @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thanks, Suzanne!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@annabelcrabb @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Ahh, thank you so much Annabel! It’s been such a pleasure working with you. I’m really looking forward to getting to enjoy the next SWF as an audience member!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@mrbenjaminlaw @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Ah thank you so much, Ben! Has been excellent working with you over the last few years!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@danijshapiro @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thank you so much, Dani!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@InnerCityChic @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw @nswparliament Thank you, Lisa! I look forward to meeting you too!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@ShonaMartyn @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thanks so much, Shona!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@andrewpippos @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thanks so much, Andrew!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@newwritersfest @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thanks so much brilliant NWF team!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@mrseankelly @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thanks, Sean!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@mariekehardy @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thank you, Marieke!

[Lydia Tasker @Frances_Lydia]

@ginarush @SydWritersFest @statelibrarynsw Thanks so much, Gina! It was great working with you this year!