Easter closing
Announcements, Library services, News:
The Library will be closed on Good Friday 6 April 2012. During this period you may still access many digitised collection items and online resources via our website. The Library… Read More ›
News
Love and Devotion: From Persia and Beyond now open.
Announcements, Exhibitions, Family history events, News:
The largest exhibition of illustrated Persian manuscripts in Australia’s history is now open at the State Library of Victoria.
Labour Day Monday 12 March 2012
Announcements, Exhibitions, News:
The Library will be open from 10am to 6pm on Monday 12 March during the Labour Day public holiday.
New online catalogue
About us, Announcements, Collection, Library services, News:
The Library’s new online catalogue launched in November last year, and we are keen to hear your feedback. As well as a shiny new look, the revamped catalogue boasts a… Read More ›
Library closed for Australia Day public holiday
The Library will be closed on Thursday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday.
New Chief for State Library of Victoria
About us, Announcements, News:
The President of the Library Board of Victoria, The Hon John Cain, today announced the appointment of the State Library of Victoria’s new Chief Executive Officer and State Librarian, Sue Roberts.
Website maintenance
Announcements, Library services, News:
On Tuesday 6 December, the Library website will be undergoing maintenance. You may not be able to access the website and the Library’s online catalogue between 9pm and 12am on this day. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Christmas and New Year closure
Announcements, Library services, News, Opening hours:
The Library will close at 6.00pm on Saturday 24 December 2011 and reopen at 10.00am on Tuesday 3 January 2012.
Victorian poet crowned Australian Poetry Slam champion
Victorian writer and performer Luka Lesson has won the 2011 Australian Poetry Slam, beating sixteen finalists from around Australia at the National final in Sydney last night. Lesson’s winning poem… Read More ›
A love of language wins out in poetry slam state final
Announcements, Family history events, News:
Entertainer and writer, Simon Taylor has won the 2011 Australian Poetry Slam Victorian final held at the State Library of Victoria last Friday night.
