The Friends Room at the State Library of NSW is an elegant heritage-style event space for corporate presentations, receptions and seated dining. The library’s published venue guide lists up to 150 guests for cocktail events, 100 theatre-style, 80 at round-table dinners, 60 at a long table or 48 cabaret-style. Furnishings include dining or trestle tables, lounge chairs, conference chairs and a handheld microphone. A 2025 guide restricted hire to outside opening hours until late 2025; confirm current 2026 availability and conditions directly with the State Library events team before planning.