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Discover curiosities, treasures and the latest inspiring stories from our community and inside the Library
Melbourne Writers Festival Associate Director Gene Smith shares his MWF 2020 top five, handpicked for State Library Victoria.
Our devoted pets have always been there for us 24/7 – share your pet pictures and tell us how has your relationship with your pet(s) has changed during lockdown.
Get your creative juices flowing with these bite-sized videos featuring Nat Amoore, author of 'The power of positive pranking'.
Catch up on episodes of our new weekly online talk series to hear from experts directly involved in planning Victoria's post-pandemic recovery.
Join us for an ongoing series of video tutorials teaching practical research skills to students in Years 7 to 10.
Share the delight of stories, songs, play and craft activities with your pre-schooler through our series of online Storytime videos!
Join Kate Torney for an insight into the narrow, book-laden balconies that perch on the perimeter walls of the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room.
Join author Nova Weetman and illustrator Chris Kennett, co-creators of the magical Zooniverse series, as they guide you to create your very own animal mash-up creations called mashimals!
Hear 'Velvet, Iron, Ashes' curator Carolyn Fraser tell the story behind this remarkable costume and its statement headpiece.
Whether your preferred content amplifies the outside world or diverts you from it, we'd love to hear about what you're reading, listening to and watching.
Watch these fun, interactive videos of stories, songs and rhymes – for children aged 18 months and under, their parents and carers.
Join Kate Torney as she ascends beyond the 'Keep out' signs to an area rarely visited – high on the roof.
