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The Library's catalogue will be upgraded between 5pm Thursday 10 December and 10am Monday 14 December. Online requests will not be available during this time. READ MORE
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Thursday, 1 January 2015–Monday, 1 January 2018
Thursday, 9 April 2015–Sunday, 25 June 2017
Saturday, 1 August 2015–Monday, 29 February 2016
The Library's catalogue will be upgraded between 5pm Thursday 10 December and 10am Monday 14 December. Online requests will not be available during this time. READ MORE
9 Nov 2015
The acclaimed Australian author has been appointed as the Boisbouvier Founding Chair of Australian Literature at the University of Melbourne. READ MORE.
29 Oct 2015
Australia’s bestselling children’s author, Andy Griffiths, has been awarded the 2015 Dromkeen Medal. READ MORE.
20 Oct 2015
State Library Victoria launches new strategic framework for Victorian public libraries to improve early years and adult literacy. 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.
When Shackleton’s 1915 expedition ran into trouble, the Ross Sea party that was laying out stores for his team continued unawares.
Bookplates, Ex Libris: what are they and why?
Discover our shared history through stories from our collection
The first geological map of England and Wales.