Cup day closure
Announcements, News, Opening hours:
The Library will be closed on Tuesday 1 November due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday. Readings bookshop and Mr Tulk cafe will also be closed.
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Artists’ books – a Q and A with Sarah Bodman
Exhibitions, Family history events, News:
Sarah Bodman is Senior Research Fellow for Artists’ Books at the Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England, author of Creating artists’ books and editor of Artist’s book yearbook and the journal The blue notebook. Here she answers some questions about artists’ books ahead of her lecture at the Library tonight – Books of all stripes: artists’ publishing in the 21st century.
Photography competition winners announced
Announcements, Exhibitions, News:
The As modern as tomorrow photography competition winners were announced last Thursday at an event hosted by Broadsheet in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Not Ned’s head, maybe Deeming’s
Ned’s Head, a recent documentary following the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine investigation into what was believed to be Ned Kelly’s skull, has revealed it was not Ned’s but possibly that of notorious serial killer Frederick Deeming. But who was Deeming?
Beautiful artists’ books on show
Collection, Exhibitions, News:
Fine impressions: printmaking and artists’ books in Melbourne 1999-2010 is a new display that showcases beautiful limited-edition books by 20 Melbourne artists and printmakers. In the digital era the future… Read More ›
Ned Kelly’s armour returns from National Museum
After a six month absence, Ned Kelly’s armour is returning home to the State Library.
John Gollings: eye for architecture
Join us for a free film screening of ‘Eye for Architecture’ and journey into the world of cutting-edge architecture as seen through the lens of renowned architectural photographer John Gollings.… Read More ›
Kim Scott wins 2011 Miles Franklin Literary Award
The State Library of Victoria congratulates West Australian author Kim Scott for winning the 2011 Miles Franklin Literary Award for his book That Deadman Dance.
Library hosts Miles Franklin Literary Award
Announcements, News, Opening hours:
On Wednesday 22 June 2011, the Miles Franklin Literary Award winner will be announced at the State Library of Victoria, marking the first time the event has been hosted outside New South Wales.
Due to this special event the Library will close at 6pm on Wednesday 22 June. We apologise for this inconvenience.
Queen’s birthday holiday closure
Announcements, News, Opening hours:
The Library will be closed on Monday 13 June due to the Queen’s Birthday public holiday. Readings Book Shop and Mr Tulk cafe will also be closed. An extensive range… Read More ›
