December 2007 - Exhibitions & Events
Exhibitions
Victorians on Vacation
This delightful free exhibition celebrates holidays and leisure in Victoria since the mid-19th century – from sea-bathing in St Kilda to bush-camping and caravanning. It showcases historical and contemporary photographs, postcards, travel posters and guidebooks from the State Library's collection, plus a slide show and nostalgic home movies.
Time: Until 2 March 2008, 10am–5pm daily (to 9pm Thursdays except 27 Dec; closed Christmas Day)
Venue: Keith Murdoch Gallery
Free
The changing face of Victoria
This fascinating exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Revisit Victoria's early years, view Ned Kelly’s original armour, and discover Melbourne stories and personalities.
Time: 10am–5pm daily
Venue: Dome Galleries, Level 5
Free
Mirror of the World: books and ideas
This magnificent exhibition showcases rare, beautiful and historically significant books from the Library’s collections. See treasures such as Audubon’s magnificent Birds of America, classic children’s books and 1950s pulp crime fiction.
Time: 10am–5pm daily
Venue: Dome Galleries, Level 4
Free
The Cowen Gallery
The elegant Cowen Gallery features a display of 150 works of art from the Library’s Pictures Collection, from early scenes of Melbourne to contemporary portraits.
Time: Daily during Library hours
Venue: Cowen Gallery
Free
Victorians on Vacation: Events & Activities
The following events and activities are associated with the Library's latest temporary exhibition, Victorians on Vacation (see Exhibitions).
Victorians on Vacation: Free guided tour
Take a free half-hour guided tour for an overview of the exhibition’s highlights.
Time: 1–23 December: Tues & Thurs 1.15pm; Sun 2.30pm (no tours 24 Dec–6 Jan)
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Only necessary for groups; 03 8664 7279
Free
Victorians on Vacation: Free audio tour
For a lively commentary on the exhibition, download the audio tour to your mp3 player (or borrow a player from the Library’s front foyer desk). Information and audio available online from 29 November.
Free
Viva le vacanze! Free Italian-language tour
Enjoy an entertaining tour and talk (in Italian) with Laura Mecca, former Director of the Italian Historical Society, as she reflects on the traditional holiday outing of Italian migrants – complete with piano accordion, well-stocked food hamper and home-made wine!
Time: Wed 5 December, 10.30–11.30am, 1–2pm, 3–4pm
Venue: Keith Murdoch Gallery
Bookings: 03 8664 7016 or bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
21st-century holidays: Free panel discussion
How have holidays changed? What has been the impact of new technology and environmental awareness? Join in a lively discussion of the 21st-century holiday – from the latest innovations in mobile accommodation to the growing popularity of eco-tourism.
Time: Wed 5 December, 6.30–8.30pm
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
Greetings from… Holiday snapshots
Fake a fabulous holiday snap to impress your friends! Just choose an outfit, select a backdrop (or climb aboard the holiday caravan), then pose for our photographer and take home a Polaroid-style print to show off.
Time: 30 November–2 March, 10am–5pm daily
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Not required
Free
Tours & Activities
Free Library tour
Join a free, one-hour guided tour to view the famous dome and visit the fascinating permanent exhibitions Mirror of the World: books and ideas and The changing face of Victoria.
Time: Mon–Fri, 2–3pm (until 14 Dec; no tours 17 Dec–1 Feb)
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Only necessary for groups; 03 8664 7279
Free
Wish you were here! Online photo competition
Got some great Victorian holiday photos? Enter our competition and win a digital camera! Whether they’re snapshots from your mobile phone or faded prints in an album, dig them out and share your best holiday moments with the world. Kids’ and adults’ sections. Entries open from 30 November to 2 March.
Free
The Summer Read
Immerse yourself in great summer reading with the State Library’s holiday reading program. Choose from the list of 20 recommended titles, then join readers all over Victoria to vote for your favourite. Participate in events at public libraries and share your opinions online. More information online from mid-November.
Free
Activities for Kids
Storytime: Readability
A special storytime about people and their abilities, followed by a Library tour for families, with an AUSLAN interpreter. This activity marks International Day of People with a Disability.
Time: Mon 3 December, 11am–12.30pm
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Not required
Free
Sparky Stories
Free Sunday fun for kids aged 5 to 12! Create a digital story-book, complete with illustrations, based on your favourite story or one you've made up. Limited to seven children, so book soon! (Each child must be accompanied by an adult.)
Time: Sun 2, 9 & 16 Dec, 10am–12.30pm
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
Play Pod: Fun for kids
In the colourful and kid-friendly Play Pod space in Experimedia, children aged 3 to 5 can dip into favourite story-books anytime. For a more structured activity, ask for the Make a Book box to create your own book, or the Ned's Helmet box to make your own Ned Kelly helmet to take home. (Young children should be supervised by an adult.)
Time: Daily, during Library hours
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Not required
Free
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