Media centre

Welcome to our media centre, where you can read the latest information on events and new acquisitions at the Library or browse our media releases.

Media photography and interviews

Media photo opportunities and interviews can be arranged with our collection experts and Library spokespeople. For more information, email [email protected]

You can also contact Ben Starick at [email protected] or 0411 029 393 (Monday to Friday) or Carly O'Donovan at [email protected] or 0438 434 447 (Wednesday to Friday).

Commercial filming and photography

The Library's impressive galleries and spaces can be hired as unique locations for films, product advertisements, fashion shoots and television shows or documentaries. To discuss your requirements, contact our venue hire team on 03 8664 7291 or email Tim Rangi at [email protected]

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Melbourne Writers Festival moves to State Library Victoria

Tuesday 05 February 2019

Melbourne Writers Festival and State Library Victoria today announced a major partnership that will see our city’s biggest and best literary arts festival take up residence in Australia’s busiest library.

A $2 million donation to State Library Victoria puts kids in charge

Tuesday 29 January 2019

Young Victorians keen to read and learn will be the main beneficiaries of the most recent $2 million donation to State Library Victoria. Announced today by the Minister for Youth, Gabrielle Williams, the gift from John and Pauline Gandel, through Gandel Foundation, will deliver free dedicated literacy programs created for kids, by kids.

John Marsden awarded Dromkeen Medal for children’s literature

Thursday 13 December 2018

State Library Victoria today awarded the 2018 Dromkeen Medal to iconic Australian author John Marsden.

State Library Victoria wins Gold in Cultural Tourism at RACV Victorian Tourism Awards

Tuesday 27 November 2018

State Library Victoria was last night announced the Gold winner in Cultural Tourism at the 2018 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards for the second consecutive year.

Post-war to modernist Melbourne designs on display in new State Library Victoria photography exhibition

Wednesday 21 November 2018

Photographs of Melbourne’s mid-century architecture will be on display for the first time in a free exhibition opening on 1 December 2018 at State Library Victoria.

Talks series celebrates the work of mid-century Australian designer Clement Meadmore

Monday 12 November 2018

The groundbreaking mid-century designs of Melbourne-born artist Clement Meadmore will be explored in a series of events featuring State Library Creative Fellows Jeromie Maver and Dean Keep, curators of The Ian Potter Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition, Clement Meadmore: the art of mid-century design.

Alexis Wright explores storytelling and censorship at the 2018 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture

Monday 05 November 2018

Boisbouvier Chair in Australian Literature and Miles Franklin and Stella Prize-winning writer Alexis Wright will speak about censorship and the future of storytelling at this year’s annual Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture at State Library Victoria on Monday 3 December.

Giant student artworks transform State Library Victoria’s entrance

Tuesday 16 October 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.

La Trobe Reading Room temporary closure

Monday 15 October 2018

State Library Victoria advises that due to temporarily elevated construction noise the La Trobe Reading Room will be closed from Wednesday 17 October, and is expected to reopen before Christmas.

300 new items on display in Australia’s largest exhibition dedicated to books

Saturday 13 October 2018

State Library Victoria’s free World of the Book exhibition reopens today with more than 300 new items on display including some never-before-exhibited material.