Saturday, 14 September 2019 - 10:45am–11:30am
AFL Grand Final public holiday
16 Sep 2019
The Library will be open as usual on Fri 27 Sep. Read more
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Monday, 1 July 2019–Monday, 30 September 2019
Dome at dusk
Tuesday, 1 January 2019–Tuesday, 31 December 2019
World of the book
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 - 6:30pm–7:30pm
2019 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture: Stale pale male whale yells ‘FIRE’ in crowded theatre
Saturday, 14 September 2019 - 10:45am–11:30am
Welcome to the Library tour
Friday, 16 August 2019 - 10:30am–12:00pm
Researching with eresources
Monday, 16 September 2019 - 2:00pm–3:00pm
'The changing face of Victoria' tour
Saturday, 14 September 2019 - 10:45am–11:30am
Welcome to the Library tour
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 - 6:30pm–7:30pm
2019 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture: Stale pale male whale yells ‘FIRE’ in crowded theatre
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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.
Elizabeth Batman’s doll
The doll John Batman gave to his daughter is a fascinating relic from early Melbourne.
Mentioned in dispatches
Wondering about your ancestors' wartime experiences? Find out how to research your family's military history.
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Evolution of a fiery redhead
Miss Redhead first appeared on the Bryant and May matchbox label in 1947.