The changing face of Victoria See more than 220 new items from across our collections on display.

The changing face of Victoria

Free exhibition 

Digital image pool Explore 170,000+ pictures, maps and architectural drawings in our new image pool

Digital image pool

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2019 Inky Awards longlist announced See which books made the longlist for Australia's national teen choice awards.

2019 Inky Awards longlist announced

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Planning a function? Our iconic venues are available for weddings, conferences and parties.

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World of the Book Explore a world of ideas and imagination in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

World of the Book

daily exhibition

Apply for a fellowship Applications for the 2019 fellowships program are open until Sunday 28 April 2019.

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Labour Day public holiday

1 Mar 2019

The Library will be open from 10am to 6pm on Mon 11 March. READ MORE

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    Labour Day public holiday

    1 Mar 2019

    The Library will be open from 10am to 6pm on Mon 11 March. READ MORE

  • State Library Victoria calls for 2019 fellowship applications

    20 Feb 2019

    Applications are now open for State Library Victoria’s major annual fellowships program, which encourages creative Australians to draw on the Library’s extensive collection for new work. READ MORE

  • Melbourne Writers Festival moves to State Library Victoria

    5 Feb 2019

    Melbourne Writers Festival and State Library Victoria have announced a major partnership that will see our city’s biggest and best literary arts festival take up residence in Australia’s busiest library. READ MORE

  • A $2 million donation to State Library Victoria puts kids in charge

    29 Jan 2019

    Young Victorians will be the main beneficiaries of this donation. READ MORE

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Our latest stories

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.

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