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Velvet, Iron, Ashes exhibition announced
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Tuesday, 1 January 2019–Tuesday, 31 December 2019
Wednesday, 3 July 2019 - 7:00pm–Wednesday, 10 July 2019 - 7:00pm
Tuesday, 1 January 2019–Wednesday, 1 January 2020
3 Jul 2019
From today, poets, rappers and spoken word artists will compete in heats across Victoria as the search for the state’s poetry slam champion begins. 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
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.
Wondering about your ancestors' wartime experiences? Find out how to research your family's military history.
Come behind the scenes & hear from our experts
Miss Redhead first appeared on the Bryant and May matchbox label in 1947.