Monday, 1 January 2018–Monday, 31 December 2018
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Monday, 1 January 2018–Monday, 31 December 2018
World of the book
Monday, 4 June 2018 - 1:30pm–3:00pm
Dome to catacomb tour
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.
Piecing together the lives of soldiers
From a Bendigo photographic studio to the Great War, uncover the stories behind these portraits.
Haruki Murakami at the Library
We were delighted to host a special guest recently – internationally acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami, who visited the Library for a special behind-the-scenes tour.
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Books that changed the world
Some books alter the course of history; others have profoundly influenced the way we see ourselves.