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From 17 July, the following services will move from the Information Centre to the Redmond Barry Reading Room: public PCs, printing & copying and collection pick-up. READ MORE
Wednesday, 20 June 2018 - 10:30am–11:00am
Monday, 2 July 2018 - 10:30am–12:00pm
Thursday, 21 June 2018 - 10:30am–11:00am
From 17 July, the following services will move from the Information Centre to the Redmond Barry Reading Room: public PCs, printing & copying and collection pick-up. READ MORE
2 Mar 2018
The longlist for the 2018 Inky Awards, Australia’s national teen choice awards for young adult literature, has been announced today. READ MORE
16 Feb 2018
State Library Victoria will once again open its doors after dark for the sixth annual White Night Melbourne. READ MORE
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.
From a Bendigo photographic studio to the Great War, uncover the stories behind these portraits.
We were delighted to host a special guest recently – internationally acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami, who visited the Library for a special behind-the-scenes tour.
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Some books alter the course of history; others have profoundly influenced the way we see ourselves.