Happy birthday Sir Redmond Barry
Today we celebrate the 200th birthday of Sir Redmond Barry, founding trustee of the Library. Sir Redmond Barry (1813 – 1880) was an Anglo-Irish lawyer who arrived in Melbourne in… Read More ›
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Enjoy the Queen’s birthday with a visit to the Library
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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.
Congratulations – Library wins at MAGNA
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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 ›
Thank you Ken Fraser
This month the Library farewells volunteer Ken Fraser, a dedicated and generous man who has left a lasting legacy for all Victorians. Ken Fraser started at the State Library in… Read More ›
New directors appointed to State Library leadership team
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Sue Roberts, CEO and State Librarian has announced the appointment of three new directors to the State Library leadership team.
Vale James Strong AO
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The State Library of Victoria is saddened by the news of the passing of James Strong AO.
Easter Holiday hours
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Please note the Library will have altered opening hours over the Easter weekend.
Special one-time fellowships to celebrate the Dome Centenary
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The State Library of Victoria offers several Creative Fellowships annually to artists and scholars who propose thoughtful and innovative ways to use the Library’s collection. Applicants may be individuals or… Read More ›
Playwrights invited to apply for $30,000 script development awards
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Applications are now open for The R E Ross Trust Playwrights’ Script Development Awards 2013. The awards are open to Victorian-based playwrights and deliver a total of $30,000 to support… Read More ›
