Carnival shows Melbourne’s a curious place
Events, Family history events:
The State Library was alive with excitement and activity last Sunday as more than 5,500 Victorians attended the first Carnival of Curiosity.
Family matters
Carnival of Curiosity – it’s happening now!
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The State Library’s Carnival of Curiosity has just kicked off and already there’s a lot happening. Come on down to the Library and be part of this special day of… Read More ›
NAIDOC Week 7 – 14 July 2013
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NAIDOC Week is being held in 2013 from 7 to 14 July and it is a good time to remind Family Matters readers of our online family history research guide Aboriginal… Read More ›
Family History Feast 2013 booked out!
Family history events, Family matters:
In 2013 the State Library of Victoria will again host the annual Family History Feast (the tenth) to be held at the Library on Monday 5 August during National Family History… Read More ›
Enjoy the Queen’s birthday with a visit to the Library
About us, Announcements, Collection, Events, Exhibitions, Family history events, Library services, Opening hours:
It’s cold outside. The Queen’s Birthday public holiday is the perfect time to explore one of our fascinating exhibitions, inside the warmth of the Library.
2013 Inky Awards – time to get reading
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Monday 3 June 2013 This year’s Inky Awards longlist was announced Saturday afternoon at the 2013 Reading Matters conference.
Under the Southern Cross – A goldfields experience. The Eighth Victorian Family History State Conference
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From 3-5 May I had the good fortune of attending the conference Under the Southern Cross – A goldfields experience held in the beautiful grounds of the ACU Aquinas Campus,… Read More ›
Congratulations – Library wins at MAGNA
About us, Announcements, Collection, Education, Exhibitions, Family history events, Library services, News:
The Museums and Galleries National Awards (MAGNA) and the Museums Australia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards (MAPDA) 2013 were announced at a ceremony last night at the Museums Australia National Conference in… Read More ›
UK National Archives Discovery Service – trial from home
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The State Library of Victoria is trialling the UK National Archives Discovery Service until May 22, 2013. The trial provides free access to the digitised documents available on the National… Read More ›
Shake Your Family Tree Day April 16th
Family history events, Family matters:
On Tuesday 16th April, come join Grant Hamston and myself at the National Archives of Australia’s annual Shake Your Family Tree Day (SYFTD). Held at the Victorian Archives Centre in… Read More ›
