A Melbourne icon turns 100 today
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The iconic domed reading of the State Library of Victoria, first opened to the public in 1913, turns 100 today.
Exhibitions
Les Misérables, Ned Kelly and Victorian Media Hall of Fame make news at the State Library of Victoria
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Last Friday at the State Library, the Melbourne Press Club announced their 2013 Victorian Media Hall of Fame inductees and that the Melbourne Press Club and State Library are working… Read More ›
Eyewitness letter to Ned Kelly’s capture donated to State Library after 133 years
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After 133 years, a letter containing an eyewitness account of the dramatic capture of Ned Kelly during the 1880 siege at Glenrowan has been donated to the State Library of… Read More ›
Where do our treasures come from?
Last night CEO and State Librarian Sue Roberts spoke with Lindy Burns on ABC Radio 774 about love poetry and one of the Library’s most treasured and mysterious books, a… Read More ›
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.
Funding announced for State Library of Victoria’s iconic Dome
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As the State Library of Victoria continues to celebrate the centenary of its iconic Domed Reading Room, Minister for the Arts Heidi Victoria came to the party with a surprise… Read More ›
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 ›
Easter Holiday hours
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Please note the Library will have altered opening hours over the Easter weekend.
End of year opening times and services
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The Library will be closed or have reduced opening times for a number of days between the Christmas and New Year period. The Library’s opening hours will be: • Monday 24 December, 10am-6pm… Read More ›
Early closure on Wednesday 14 November
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The Library will close at 5pm on Wednesday 14 November due to a major event, the Keith Murdoch Oration. You can watch a live webcast of the oration by the Honourable… Read More ›
