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Media centre

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 photo opportunities and interviews can be arranged with our collection experts and Library spokespeople. For further information, please contact Sue Couttie (Mon-Tue) on 0419 522 064 or Carly O’Donovan (Wed-Fri) on 0438 434 447. You can also send an email to [email protected].

Commercial filming and photography

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

New spaces open 5 December

Thursday 05 December 2019

The following details the new spaces opened as part of State Library Victoria’s $88.1 million Vision 2020 redevelopment that increases public space by 40% and seating by 70%.

Vision 2020 fun facts

Thursday 05 December 2019

The following details some stats and fun facts about State Library Victoria’s Vision 2020 redevelopment.

State Library Victoria to open its doors on 5 December

Tuesday 01 October 2019

State Library Victoria today announced that it will open the doors to its transformed library on 5 December. This will mark the completion of an ambitious $88.1 million redevelopment that will increase public space by 40% and seating by 70%.

Teens vote for fantasy in 2019 Inky Awards for young adult literature

Wednesday 04 September 2019

Whisper, a dystopian young adult novel by Queensland-based author, Lynette Noni has today won Gold in the 2019 Inky Awards – Australia's annual awards for new youth literature hosted by State Library Victoria – while The Cruel Prince, a fantasy novel by American author Holly Black, took out the Silver Inky, which is awarded to an international title each year.