New: The diggers ten commandments
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There’s a new piece in our historic collection – discover this light-hearted set of rules for diggers, which was circulated in the Victorian goldfields.
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Upcoming exhibition: Bohemian Melbourne
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From Nick Cave to Marcus Clarke, Bohemian Melbourne will celebrate a who’s who of creative free spirits through their art and bohemian legacy.
The final week of Victor Hugo
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Our incredible exhibition Victor Hugo: Les Misérables – From Page to Stage will come to a close on Sunday 9 November.
Lachlan Murdoch on the importance of free media
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On Thursday evening Lachlan Murdoch delivered the 2014 Keith Murdoch Oration at the State Library.
2014 Inky Award winners announced
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The Inky Awards were announced with great panache on Wednesday at the State Library.
Dromkeen Medal awarded to Helen Chamberlin
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Esteemed editor and publisher Helen Chamberlin has been awarded the 2014 Dromkeen Medal.
Linda Tegg’s Grasslands opens
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This week patches of native grass sprung up on the State Library’s steps as Linda Tegg’s Grasslands installation opened to the public. Standing in the concrete bustle of Swanston Street, it’s hard… Read More ›
Condolence books for MH17 victims now housed in State Library of Victoria
Announcements, Collection, News:
Condolence books containing thousands of messages to families affected by the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy are now housed within the State Library of Victoria.
Flashpoint – exclusive preview of new Victorian theatre
On Thursday 25 September theatre goers will get an exclusive preview of works in development by some of Victoria’s most exciting playwrights in Flashpoint, a series of play readings that… Read More ›
Victor Hugo: Les Misérables – From Page to Stage now open
Victor Hugo: Les Misérables – From Page to Stage, a world-first exhibition and the biggest ever staged by the State Library of Victoria, is now open. The exhibition explores the… Read More ›
