What's your story?
'What's your story' interactive display
The free What's your story? interactive display was held at the Library's Palmer Hall from 12 March to 24 July 2016.
The display featured videos of nine fellow Victorians sharing their stories – some personal, some surprising, all of them unique.
Visitors to the exhibition were invited to share their own stories on special catalogue cards that will become a permanent part of the State Collection, preserved for future generations.
Story highlights
Watch tantalising snippets of stories from fellow Victorians – some personal, some surprising, all of them unique.
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Shane
Shane discusses the mutability of roles within a family.
Kaz
Kaz talks about the inspiration that helped her imagine her future as an artist.
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Genevieve
Genevieve recalls the time when she won her dream job.
Lynn
Lynn talks about an occasion when she was overcome by patriotic fervour.
Masoud
Masoud shares the lessons he learned from heartbreak.
Rex
Rex recalls the moment, sixty years ago, when he first met his wife.
Sam
Sam talks about the day when he learned of his father's death.
Mikelangelo
Mikelangelo recounts the experience of visiting his ancestral homeland for the first time.
Anne
Anne talks of a transformative moment when she saw a familiar face in a new light.
Nicholas
Nicholas offers a child's-eye perspective on Marvellous Melbourne.
Mark
Mark recounts a poignant dream that is his earliest memory.
Ann
Ann recalls an unexpected source of excitement during a recent road trip.
Marcia
Marcia recounts a turning point in her life that took place a quarter of a century ago, in Cyprus.
Iona
Iona talks of a recent and transformative friendship.
Mehmet
Mehmet talks about acclimatising to Australia after emigrating from Turkey.
Lex
Lex talks about her first exposure to the immensity of the galaxy.
Fatima
Fatima recounts an awkward instance of misunderstanding.
Lestyn
Lestyn recounts treasured memories of going with his father to watch Liverpool Football Club play in the '80s.
Gail
Gail recounts a special friendship with a local milliner.
Callum
Callum talks about the pressure of competing for a place in the under-nineteens lacrosse world games.
Wendy
Wendy tells of an unexpected occurrence during a visit to a Melbourne cafe.
Amiru
Amiru recounts a near miss with a fatal snake!
Tor
Tor tells of a teenage friendship that changed her life.
Elie
Elie talks about the significant role that chess has played in his life.