Archive for December, 2014

Bohemian Rhapsody for Bohemian Melbourne

Bohemian Rhapsody for Bohemian Melbourne

December 26, 2014

Popular music, Rare Books & Arts:

In honour of our splendid exhibition, Bohemian Melbourne, currently on show in the Murdoch Gallery until 22 February (you’d be mad to miss it!), here’s Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen in… Read More ›

Ho ho ho

Ho ho ho

December 24, 2014

Rare Books & Arts:

Wishing you all a very merry Xmas

‘Come play in our garden’ Play Pod launches

‘Come play in our garden’ Play Pod launches

December 19, 2014

News:

This month a new garden theme was installed in the children’s Play Pod at the Library.

New in the collection: Daryl Lindsay drawing

New in the collection: Daryl Lindsay drawing

December 19, 2014

News:

One of Daryl Lindsay’s earliest known drawings has just been donated to the State Library.

Christmas Listening in Arts.

Christmas Listening in Arts.

December 19, 2014

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

As Christmas approaches the Listening Posts in Arts are alive with festive sounds including new releases and old favourites.

Visiting the Library this Christmas

Visiting the Library this Christmas

December 18, 2014

News:

The Library will be open during the Christmas period, with a range of exhibitions ready and waiting for you.

2014 in numbers at the State Library

2014 in numbers at the State Library

December 18, 2014

Our stories:

Everyone loves an end-of-year round-up – enjoy 2014 in numbers from State Library Victoria.

Monster Petition

Monster Petition

December 17, 2014

Politics, Such was life:

In 1891 women throughout Victoria went door to door, gathering signatures for a women’s suffrage petition, which became known as the ‘monster petition’.

Bohemian Melbourne exhibition launches

Bohemian Melbourne exhibition launches

December 15, 2014

News:

The ‘Bohemian Melbourne’ exhibition launched last night with much fanfare, bohemian performances and spirited speeches.

Countdown to an exhibition

Countdown to an exhibition

December 9, 2014

Our stories:

Come behind the scenes in the lead up to our new ‘Bohemian Melbourne’ exhibition.