Tuesday, 1 January 2019–Wednesday, 1 January 2020
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Peter Wille: Out driving
Tuesday, 1 January 2019–Tuesday, 31 December 2019
World of the book
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.
Miss Talbot’s gift
Explore the early experiments of William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of photography.
Women in science at the Library
Believe it or not, science is a vital part of the State Library’s day-to-day operations.
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Remembering Black Saturday
Ten years ago Victoria reeled from the deadliest fires in recorded history.