The interwebs are singing with some musical ebooks
Some familiar musical names, and maybe some not so familiar, but all of them well worth getting to know; not to mention a clip of Judy Garland that will take your breath away!
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The first day of the Battle of the Somme
This day saw the British Army experience the single bloodiest day in its entire history, with close to 60,000 casualties, as Lord Kitchener’s inexperienced new recruits came face to face with the brutal realities of modern warfare’s industrialised killing.
The art of the comic book, or the comic book as art?
Comic books, Rare Books & Arts:
Comic books have come a long way since their first appearance in America in the 1930s. You can start exploring our growing collection with these beautiful artist’s editions of some iconic titles.
Settlement at Sullivan Bay
Cities & towns, Such was life:
Was the British settlement of Sorrento in 1803 Victoria’s first attempt at a desalinisation plant?
Major retrospective of colonial artist William Strutt on show at State Library Victoria
News:
State Library Victoria will host Heroes and Villains: Strutt’s Australia, a major retrospective dedicated to the work of celebrated mid-nineteenth century artist, William Strutt (1825–1915). The exhibition opens to the public on 14 July 2016.
State Library seeks help to secure unique diary revealing Australia’s link to the American Civil War
News:
State Library Victoria is asking for the public’s help to purchase an extraordinary document that chronicles Australia’s involvement in the last year of the American Civil War – the ship diary of Lieutenant Dabney M Scales of the Confederate Steam Ship Shenandoah.
New books with an American accent in Arts
New books, Painting, Photography, Rare Books & Arts:
An iconic American family of artists, a book of photographs capturing a lost place and time, an artist we should know better, and a lovely voice from Hollywood’s past.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
This week we’re celebrating our wonderful team of volunteers. From tour guides and storytellers to cataloguers and conservators, a small but extremely generous group of dedicated men and women donate their time, expertise and experience to the Library.
Shakespeare 400
Music, Performing Arts, Rare Books & Arts, Theatre:
The works of William Shakespeare remain so fresh, and so fundamental to our culture, a mere 400 years after his death.
Story Island: an adventure in pictures tours Victorian public libraries
News:
State Library Victoria announces Story Island: an adventure in pictures, a beautiful touring exhibition and reading experience for young children designed to promote early literacy skills and the joy of children and parents reading together.
