Meet our new volunteer greeters
Our greeters come from diverse backgrounds and have unique reasons for deciding to join the Library as volunteers. To celebrate National Volunteer Week, let us introduce you to four members of the first ever cohort!
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State Library Victoria named best specialty venue in Australia
State Library Victoria has been named one of Australia’s best venues by the events industry national peak body. The Library won the ‘best unique event venue without accommodation’ category at… Read More ›
Behind the scenes with a special guest, Haruki Murakami
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State Library Victoria was delighted to host a special guest recently – internationally acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami, who visited the library for a special behind-the-scenes tour on a recent… Read More ›
Books that changed the world
Arts, Arts & literature, Exhibitions:
Some books alter the course of history; others have profoundly influenced the way we see ourselves. Books can change the wider world, and also change our personal worlds; no two… Read More ›
2018 Inky Award longlist announced; teen judges invited to apply
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The longlist for the 2018 Inky Awards, Australia’s national teen choice awards for young adult literature, has been announced today.
Keith Kings Public Transport Collection
The Library has received a large donation of material documenting Victoria’s public transport, featuring some wonderful photographs of decorated trams.
Books came to life at White Night Melbourne
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Books came to life at State Library Victoria for White Night Melbourne.
State Library Victoria brings books to life for White Night Melbourne
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State Library Victoria will once again open its doors after dark for the sixth annual White Night Melbourne.
#CreateArtHistory at White Night Melbourne
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We’re turning the Library façade into a canvas for White Night Melbourne.
State Library Victoria calls for 2018 Fellowship applications
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Applications are now open for State Library Victoria’s prestigious annual fellowships program, with a new specialist fellowship for Victorian Aboriginal researchers offered from 2018.
