Friday, 28 July 2017–Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Early 6pm closure on Cup Day Tue 7 Nov; busy period; 'Mirror of the world' temporary closure
25 Oct 2017
The Library will close at 6pm on Cup Day Tue 7 Nov; the Library is experiencing a busy period; the 'Mirror of the world' exhibition in Dome Galleries Level 4 will be closed 16 Oct–10 Nov. READ MORE
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Sunday, 29 October 2017 - 10:15am–10:30am
Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Moments of beauty
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The State Library is the keeper of Victoria's history – and home to millions of stories. Get to know the treasures and curiosities from our incredible collection, and hear tales from our community and from inside the Library.
The life and death of master magician Chung Ling Soo
Famed magician Chung Ling Soo died on March 24, 1918, performing his bullet catch trick.
Around the world with State Library Victoria
We’re taking a trip around the globe with some amazing photographs, photo albums, diaries and posters from our collection. Enjoy!
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Illustrated Children’s Books: Walter Crane (1845-1915)
Walter Crane is today best known for his ornately illustrated 19th century children’s books.