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Diary 2019: natural history up close Plan ahead with the 2019 State Library Victoria diary, which beautifully showcases over 100 illustrated images 

Diary 2019: natural history up close

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Writers on Writers: Ceridwen Dovey on JM Coetzee Hear Ceridwen Dovey discussing her new book, On JM Coetzee, the fourth book in the Writers on Writers series.

Writers on Writers: Ceridwen Dovey on JM Coetzee

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New, improved image viewer We're making it easier for you to access our digitised collections. Take a look and help us fine-tune our new viewer before launch.

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Writers on Writers Readings discounted bundle Purchase the first three books in the Writers on Writers series for $40 during September in all Readings stores and online.

Writers on Writers Readings discounted bundle

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AFL Grand Final public holiday service changes

14 Sep 2018

Changes to services on AFL Grand Final public holiday READ MORE

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    AFL Grand Final public holiday service changes

    14 Sep 2018

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  • 2018 Inky Award longlist announced; teen judges invited to apply

    2 Mar 2018

    The longlist for the 2018 Inky Awards, Australia’s national teen choice awards for young adult literature, has been announced today. READ MORE

  • State Library Victoria brings books to life for White Night Melbourne

    16 Feb 2018

    State Library Victoria will once again open its doors after dark for the sixth annual White Night Melbourne. READ MORE

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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.

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