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Children’s Book Festival 2015 line-up announced

Children’s Book Festival 2015 line-up announced

February 2, 2015

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For one day only the State Library and Wheeler Centre will be turned into your very own children’s playground.

Final weeks of the Summer Read

Final weeks of the Summer Read

February 2, 2015

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The Summer Read closes on 15 February, leaving you just enough time to read one of the recommended books and go into the prize draw.

State Library Victoria calls for Fellowships for 2015

January 30, 2015

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Applications open for Australia’s largest fellowship program.

Live music at the Library in January

Live music at the Library in January

January 14, 2015

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This month musicians Robert Muinos and Ella Hooper will fill the Cowen Gallery with the sounds of their latest solo projects.

‘Come play in our garden’ Play Pod launches

‘Come play in our garden’ Play Pod launches

December 19, 2014

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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

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

Visiting the Library this Christmas

Visiting the Library this Christmas

December 18, 2014

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

Bohemian Melbourne exhibition launches

Bohemian Melbourne exhibition launches

December 15, 2014

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

New interactive Birds of America display

New interactive Birds of America display

December 8, 2014

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Get up close to one of the Library’s most significant books through our new interactive display.

The Summer Read launches

The Summer Read launches

December 5, 2014

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The annual Summer Read has launched – grab one of these ten great Victorian books.