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Wednesday ritual – the origins of Inpress Explore the origins of iconic free music publication Inpress with some of its founding members.

Wednesday ritual – the origins of Inpress

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2018 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture: Alexis Wright Join 2018 Stella Prize winner, Alexis Wright, as she delivers the 2018 Stephen Murray Smith Memorial Lecture, Censorship and telling the untold stories.

2018 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture: Alexis Wright

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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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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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La Trobe Reading Room & Dome Galleries temporary closures

25 Oct 2018

From Wed 17 Oct to mid-Dec the La Trobe Reading Room & Dome Galleries will be closed every day except Sundays, public holidays and builders' rostered days off. READ MORE

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    La Trobe Reading Room & Dome Galleries temporary closures

    25 Oct 2018

    From Wed 17 Oct to mid-Dec the La Trobe Reading Room & Dome Galleries will be closed every day except Sundays, public holidays and builders' rostered days off. READ MORE

  • Giant student artworks transform State Library

    16 Oct 2018

    Larger-than-life unicorns, futuristic creatures and vibrant flowers bring to life State Library Victoria’s facade with the unveiling of an artwork spanning 27 metres by RMIT student Caro Pattle. READ MORE

  • Major $20,000 public art commission awarded to Melbourne artist, Tai Snaith

    21 Sep 2018

    A large-scale public artwork by Melbourne artist Tai Snaith was unveiled inside the first of the new spaces officially opened as part of Vision 2020. 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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