State Library Victoria is taking a stand against increasing challenges to intellectual freedom faced by public libraries across Australia, in the form of demands for book challenges, book theft, intimidating protests and threats against public programs including rainbow and drag queen story times.

There is a new way to experience State Library Victoria, with a free digital tour, Wander, now available for anyone and everyone to learn the fascinating history of the Library’s iconic spaces.

AI has arrived and its impact promises to be revolutionary. Should we embrace AI or proceed with caution? When the master owns the tools, what might the future look like? State Library Victoria is inviting Victorians to take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence with award-winning author, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Spicer AM and experimental artist and filmmaker Xanthe Dobbie on Tuesday 25 July.

Australia’s busiest public library has hit the record books, with the State Library Victoria welcoming a record-breaking 2,071,251 visitors through the doors in the past 12 months – attracting people of all ages and backgrounds to the city landmark.

MIRROR: New views on photography, a cinematic exhibition showcasing the Library’s extensive photography collection, has opened today in the Victoria Gallery.

State Library Victoria, one of the world’s leading public libraries, has secured the services of creative sector veteran John Wicks to lead daily business operations as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

State Library Victoria has today launched its End of Financial Year Appeal for 2023 which aims to raise funds to digitise major Victorian newspaper, The Sun News-Pictorial (1922-1990), during the period 1922–1954, preserving its pages and the stories within for generations to come.  

Speaking at the Keith Murdoch Oration at State Library Victoria, James Gorman AO discussed the roots of the current banking crisis and his recipe for banking stability; as well as the difficult situation Australia faces as a key ally of the US and UK and a key trading partner of China.