October 2008 - Exhibitions & Events
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Exhibitions
Sport and War
This inspiring free exhibition from the Australian War Memorial explores how sport and war have helped to define what it means to be Australian. Discover remarkable stories of courage and achievement on the nation’s battlefields and sporting fields and see unique images and objects on display – from original posters and photographs to a ‘Brownlow’ medal presented in Changi POW camp.
Time: Until 26 October, 10am–5pm daily (to 9pm Thursdays)
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, see Ned Kelly’s 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
Beyond the persona: Eminent women of Victoria
This free exhibition celebrates the achievements of Victorian women through portraits of 12 significant, contemporary Victorian women, painted by Melbourne artist Caroline Williams.
Time: 25 October 2008–1 March 2009, daily during Library hours
Venue: Cowen Gallery (Blue Rotunda)
Free
The City: A memory album
A display of recent works on paper by Melbourne artist Peter Lyssiotis, using processes of erasion and layering to create new or ‘remixed’ images of cities in ruin.
Time: 3 October 2008–3 April 2009, daily during Library hours
Venue: Cowen Gallery
Free
Sport and War: Events & Activities
The following programs complement the Library’s free exhibition Sport and War.
Sport and War: Guided tour
Take a free, half-hour guided tour for an overview of the exhibition’s highlights.
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1–1.30pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Not required (except for groups; 03 8664 7279)
Free
Chess for kids
Test your skills in the original game of sport and war, using the large-scale chess sets in the Play Pod.
Time: Until 26 October, 10am–5pm daily
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Not required
Free
Book talk: The Western Front Diaries by Jonathan King
It's one of great forgotten stories of Australia's war history - the WWI Western Front campaign fought by 250,000 Australian troops from 1916-18. Unknown to most Australians, it eclipsed Gallipoli many times over in the number of troops involved and the numbers of lives lost. Using the diaries of the soldiers, historian Jonathan King will talk about this little known Australian war history which is the subject of his book The Western Front Diaries.
Time: Saturday 11 October, 3pm (one hour talk followed by questions)
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Bookings: 03 9347 6633 or events@readings.com.au
Free
Other Talks & Events
How do you teach art and design online?
The Academy of Art University, San Francisco, is one of the biggest private art colleges in the USA. The university also exists online, with content-rich classes that utilise the potential of the internet to foster learning. Anitra Nottingham, Online Director for the School of Graphic Design, will take guide you through the online classrooms at AAU and reflect on the future of online learning in art and design.
Time: Tues 7 October, 9–10am
Venue: Meet at front entrance, 8.55am
Bookings: Not required
Free
Culture of Book Collecting
Are you a book collector or a collector of books? Decide for yourself during this forum for booksellers, book collectors, librarians and readers. Andy Muirhead (ABC Collectors program) will moderate a spirited and entertaining panel discussion about what books people collect, and why. Are vintage comics as important as a first edition of James Joyce’s Ulysses? Do first editions matter? Can reading pleasure be combined with the joy of collecting? This event is presented in association with the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers.
Time: Tues 14 October, 6.30–8pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7016 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
Sustainability and technology
Hear a panel of local experts discuss how technology and sustainability intersect. What does a sustainable city look like and how do we marry that vision with the available technology? Speakers include: Eric Bottomley, Sustainability Projects Team Leader at CERES Community Environment Park; Stephen Ingrouille, proprietor of Going Solar and co-founder of the Sustainable Living Foundation; and Professor Frank Fisher from the National Centre for Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology.
Time: Tues 14 October, 6.30–8pm
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
Creating Victoria's Framework of Historical Themes
Amanda Bacon of Heritage Victoria, Sandy Blair from consultancy firm Context and Renate Howe of the Heritage Council will discuss a current project that aims to develop a framework of historical themes for assessment, management, promotion and interpretation of Victoria's heritage places and objects.
Time: Thurs 16 October, 5.30–7pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Bookings: Not required
Free
Australian comics @ the Library
Comics expert, collector and fan Kevin Patrick introduces the Library’s colourful collection of Australian comics. Kevin was the curator of the exhibition Heroes and Villains: Australian comics and their creators, held at the Library in 2006–07.
Time: Tues 7 October, 6.30–7.30pm
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
Tours & Activities
Dome Galleries tour
Visit four levels of the great dome, including the magnificent domed La Trobe Reading Room and highlights of the exhibitions The changing face of Victoria and Mirror of the World: books and ideas.
Time: Mon–Fri, 2–3pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Not required (except for groups; call 03 8664 7279)
Free
Ned Kelly’s laptop
Visit the exhibition The changing face of Victoria to discover the story of Ned Kelly. See Ned’s armour, original photographs and documents, and even the laptop on which Peter Carey wrote The True History of the Kelly Gang.
Time: Tuesdays, 10.30–11.30am
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Not required (except for groups; call 03 8664 7279)
Free
Digital storytelling for seniors
Capture your memories on film to share with your family and friends! No technical skills are required for this fun, free workshop – simply bring along some photos and other special objects, and take your story home on DVD.
Time: Mon 6, Tues 7 & Wed 8 October, 10am–4pm (with half-hour lunch break)
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
The Bedside Books Club
This quarterly recreational book club aims to encourage readers to share the books on their bedside table: books they’ve read and loved; books they can’t wait to read; and those books that are begging to be finished and shared. Please bring a book you would like to share with fellow readers and join us for good wine, good company and good reads.
Time: Tues 14 October, 6-7.30pm
Venue: Mr Tulk cafe (enter via Library foyer and Palmer Hall)
Bookings: 03 8664 7014
Free
Children’s Activities
Sparky Stories: Digital workshop
Free Sunday fun for kids aged 5 to 12! Inspired by illustrated books from the Library’s collection, each child will create a digital picture-book, complete with illustrations and their own narration. Book soon – places are limited.
Time: Sundays, 10am–12noon (except 5 Oct)
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
Sporting heroes
Kick the winning goal or hit the ball for six! Inspired by the exhibition Sport and War, and using stop-motion animation and their own illustrations, children can create sensational sporting stories to take home on DVD. (For ages 7 to 13.)
Time: Wed 1–Fri 3 Oct, 10.30am–4pm daily
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost: $40
Super-action storytelling
Hear Bernard Caleo's entertaining stories from the Trojan War and Gallipoli, then return for a fun workshop where each child creates a digital picture-book! (For ages 5 to 12.) Book soon – places are limited.
Time: Sun 5 October, storytelling 10.30–11.30am, workshop 12–2pm
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
A night out at the Library - celebrating Children's Week
They say the ghosts come out after the Library closes… Children aged 8 to 12 (and their parents) are invited to visit the Library after hours for a tour, supper, a film on the huge Experimedia screen and (slightly scary) stories with a guest storyteller. Don’t forget your torch! This Children’s Week event is presented in partnership with the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Time: Fri 17 October, 5.45–8.15
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
Stories with schoolies - event cancelled
A special storytime created by teenagers from Melbourne schools, especially for little kids, and followed by an art and craft activity.
Time: Sun 19 October, 11am–12.15pm
Play Pod: Fun for kids
The Play Pod is a colourful and kid-friendly space in Experimedia. Get comfy and dip into your favourite picture-books, view children’s digital art, or borrow an activity pack and make your own book, or a replica of Ned Kelly’s helmet! (Young children should be supervised by an adult.)
Time: Daily during Library hours
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Not required
Free
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