Arts on Film : Cosi Fan Tutte.

Arts on Film : Cosi Fan Tutte.

June 25, 2013

Rare Books & Arts:

Cosi Fan Tutte : an opera in two acts by Mozart is the next program in the Arts on Film series to be screened this Wednesday June 26. Please note… Read More ›

Albert Purchas: architect, soldier, inventor

Albert Purchas: architect, soldier, inventor

June 19, 2013

People & professions, Such was life:

A common question we get asked at the Library is where can I find information about a particular person?

The public library in 2030

The public library in 2030

June 19, 2013

Announcements, News:

A new report produced by the State Library of Victoria and Public Libraries Victoria Network explores what public libraries may look like in 2030 and the results may surprise you.

Vale Leigh Masel

June 18, 2013

About us, Announcements, News:

The State Library of Victoria would like to send condolences to the family of Leigh Masel who passed away over the weekend.

Building works in the Arts Reading Room

Building works in the Arts Reading Room

June 16, 2013

Rare Books & Arts:

17June to 5 July inclusive The Library will be reorganising some collection and activity spaces and creating a community language laboratory. As a result: The Audio Visual room will close… Read More ›

2013-14 Creative Fellowships announced

2013-14 Creative Fellowships announced

June 14, 2013

About us, Announcements, News:

Today we are very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013-14 Creative Fellowships, a program we started ten years ago to foster the creative use of the State Library’s collections… Read More ›

The Beatles in Australia: all five of them!

The Beatles in Australia: all five of them!

June 12, 2013

Rare Books & Arts:

Andrew McConville, the State Library’s very own mop-top, couldn’t resist commemorating the anniversary of this special madness! In Melbourne on 14 June 1964 all five Beatles, John, Paul, George, Ringo… Read More ›

Arts on Film: Triple Bill.

Arts on Film: Triple Bill.

June 12, 2013

Rare Books & Arts:

A triple bill featuring Australian explorer, natural scientist and artist William Blandowski, Australian artist Julie Gough and Belgian musician Rene Jacobs, is the next program in the Arts on Film series to be… Read More ›

Family History Feast 2013 booked out!

Family History Feast 2013 booked out!

June 10, 2013

Family history events, Family matters:

In 2013 the State Library of Victoria will again host the annual Family History Feast (the tenth) to be held at the Library on Monday 5 August during National Family History… Read More ›

Happy birthday Sir Redmond Barry

Happy birthday Sir Redmond Barry

June 7, 2013

About us, News:

Today we celebrate the 200th birthday of Sir Redmond Barry, founding trustee of the Library. Sir Redmond Barry (1813 – 1880) was an Anglo-Irish lawyer who arrived in Melbourne in… Read More ›

Such was life

Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

December 23, 2025 0 comments

Watch the wonders of fashion unfold with this informative and visually stunning peak into the history of clothing. This video database, with companion articles, explores historical contexts, materials, and construction methods, enabling you to see how different garments were worn, and the function that each item served.

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Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail

December 23, 2025 0 comments

Watch the wonders of fashion unfold with this informative and visually stunning peak into the history of clothing. This video database, with companion articles, explores historical contexts, materials, and construction methods, enabling you to see how different garments were worn, and the function that each item served.