May the 4th be with you: a Star Wars story
The Force was strong at the Library today. Thanks to the Stormtroopers, Scouts & Jawas from the Knightfall Squad of the 501st Legion who helped us celebrate Star Wars Day (May… Read More ›
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Story Island: an adventure in pictures tours Victorian public libraries
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State Library Victoria announces Story Island: an adventure in pictures, a beautiful touring exhibition and reading experience for young children designed to promote early literacy skills and the joy of children and parents reading together.
Architects announced for State Library redevelopment
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A partnership of internationally celebrated and multi-award winning designers has been selected to design the $83.1 million State Library Victoria Vision 2020 redevelopment.
State Library Victoria welcomes significant funding announcement
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State Library Victoria has welcomed significant new funding announced last night by Minister for the Creative Industries, Martin Foley.
Storytime launch for the Premiers’ Reading Challenge for Early Years
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Minister for Families and Children, Jenny Mikakos, and Catherine Andrews launched the Premiers’ Reading Challenge for Early Years at the Library this week.
Help us build an archive!
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We need your help to capture and record Melbourne’s laneways as they exist now for the State Collection.
New display opens to commemorate Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising
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Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising was a pivotal moment in the Irish struggle for independence from Great Britain, that would have far-reaching repercussions here in Australia.
774 ABC Melbourne takes up residence at the Library
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774 ABC Melbourne is packing up its Southbank headquarters to take up residence at the State Library from Friday 26 to Monday 29 February.
21,000 enjoy White Night Melbourne at the Library
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The Library was flooded with bright lights and sweeping soundscapes on Saturday 20 February for White Night Melbourne, a dusk ‘til dawn celebration of culture and creativity across the city.
State Library celebrates 160 years of serving Victoria
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Today State Library Victoria celebrates 160 years since first opening to the public on 11 February 1856. It is Australia’s oldest free public library and the nation’s busiest with nearly 1.8 million visitors a year.
