The image shows a large room - wall to wall with b...

The image shows a large room - wall to wall with books on every manner of subject. This was how information was distributed - and absorbed - before the phenomenon of relying on search engines such as Google to provide us with answers to our questions. The space was deliberately quiet - and tellingly empty - like a display in a museum. The role of the library is clearly changing in the age of information. We came for a remarkable exhibition of photographs and memorabilia from The Great War. The library is in an ideal position to bring history alive through such exhibitions. Situated at the top of Macquarie Street - overlooking Shakespeare place - the bard himself would be impressed by the grandeur and grace of this wonderful Sydney icon. Five stars. Open every day. Entry is free.