Stories
Discover curiosities, treasures and the latest inspiring stories from our community and inside the Library
Ebooks for family historians
19 March 2020
We recommend a range of ebook titles to help with your family history research.
StartSpace: a coworking space at State Library Victoria
12 March 2020
Watch a short video about our new coworking space, StartSpace.
Aun Ngo on StartSpace
12 March 2020
On the eve of StartSpace memberships opening, Aun Ngo talks about why he's beyond excited about the Library's new coworking space and the opportunities it offers.
Albert Ullin & the Little Bookroom
10 March 2020
We pay tribute to Albert Ullin OAM, whose much-loved Little Bookroom shops sparked many Melbourne childrens' first encounters with books written especially for their age group.
Schools programs
17 February 2020
Find out about the engaging learning experiences on offer in our Schools programs, which address Australia's falling literacy rates by fostering a love of reading from a young age.
Meet the kids who co-designed Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter
12 February 2020
Meet some of the enthusiastic young members of our Children's Advisory Committee who helped design the Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter.
Kids talk about libraries
06 February 2020
From the mouths of babes: children talk about what libraries mean to them (prepare to be startled!).
Revealing The Ian Potter Queen's Hall
19 December 2019
Watch the stunning transformation of the Library's original 1856 reading room into the majestic The Ian Potter Queen's Hall.
One object many stories: The Ashes
17 December 2019
Listen to a fascinating talk on the stories and significance of cricket's 'sacred soot'.
Discover your transformed Library
05 December 2019
Your new sanctuary in the city is here to discover!
Designing a world-class library
03 December 2019
Learn how world-class libraries are designed in this talk by Morten Schmidt, whose firm SHL co-led the design of the Library's new spaces.