Tuesday, 1 January 2019–Tuesday, 31 December 2019
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Velvet, Iron, Ashes exhibition announced
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The changing face of Victoria
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2019 Inky Awards longlist announced
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The Library will open 10am–6pm on the Queen's Birthday public holiday, Mon 10 June. READ MORE
Tuesday, 1 January 2019–Tuesday, 31 December 2019
Saturday, 1 June 2019–Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Tuesday, 1 January 2019–Wednesday, 1 January 2020
The Library will open 10am–6pm on the Queen's Birthday public holiday, Mon 10 June. READ MORE
24 May 2019
President of the Library Board of Victoria, John Wylie AM, today announced four new members will join the Library Board. Karen Wood, Hugh Williams, Donata Carrazza and Cheri Ong will commence their new appointments today, each for a three-year period. READ MORE
17 Apr 2019
The Chief Executive of News Corporation, Robert Thomson, delivered the 2019 Keith Murdoch Oration at State Library Victoria on Tuesday 16 April. READ MORE
26 Mar 2019
State Library Victoria today launched a public appeal to raise $75,000 to make the extensive archive of award-winning photographer Bruce Postle available to the public. 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.
The doll John Batman gave to his daughter is a fascinating relic from early Melbourne.
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Miss Redhead first appeared on the Bryant and May matchbox label in 1947.