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Friends of the Library view children’s classics

Friends of the Library view children’s classics

June 15, 2015

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Throughout the year there are opportunities for Friends of the Library to go behind the scenes and enjoy the Library’s treasures.

New historic material on display at the Library

New historic material on display at the Library

May 29, 2015

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Last week 164 new items were added to The changing face of Victoria exhibition, refreshing the existing displays with exciting new material.

Barbara and Albert Tucker at a gallery event in Melbourne, mid 1970s, photographed by Rhonda Senbergs.

A tribute to Barbara Tucker

May 27, 2015

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The State Library of Victoria pays tribute to Barbara Tucker, a founding member of the Redmond Barry Society, who has passed away at the age of 80.

Education programs at the State Library

Education programs at the State Library

May 19, 2015

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Are you an educator? The Library offers a host of learning experiences for primary and secondary students.

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week

May 15, 2015

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This week we’re celebrating our incredible team of volunteers who generously donate their time, experience and knowledge to the Library.

570 Ballarat mining maps go online

570 Ballarat mining maps go online

May 5, 2015

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570 Ballarat mining maps, dated between 1870–1890 (approx), are now available to search and view online using our catalogue.

Government announces $83.1 million redevelopment of State Library Victoria

Government announces $83.1 million redevelopment of State Library Victoria

April 29, 2015

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State Government announces a major new redevelopment project to transform the State Library Victoria.

State Library Annual Appeal launches

State Library Annual Appeal launches

April 27, 2015

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Our goal is to raise $80,000 to secure three literary treasures and the imagination and creativity they embody.

Upcoming films at the Library

Upcoming films at the Library

April 21, 2015

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Screening the book is back for its second night of film goodness on Wednesday 29 April at 6pm. This time around we will be screening the classic 84 Charing Cross Road… Read More ›

Extraordinary rare book collection donated to State Library

Extraordinary rare book collection donated to State Library

April 17, 2015

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The late John Emmerson QC has donated one of the world’s great rare book collections to the State Library.