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22 November 2021
Rare Book Club: merry pills, cuckolds and 17th century astrology
In this episode of Rare Book Club, historian Paul Salzman transports us back the 17th century through some intriguing almanacs from the John Emmerson Collection.
Anna Welch standing next to a concertina book from Melbourne artist and former fellow, Angela Cavalieri
08 November 2021
Rare Book Club: unfolding metres of a concertina artist book
Watch the second episode of the Rare Book Club, where we explore a remarkable concertina book within the Library’s collection.
Close up of the illustrations on a book page
25 October 2021
Rare Book Club: from the library of Lorenzo de Medici
Welcome to the Rare Book Club, where we explore, inspect and marvel at some of the most unique and extraordinary rare books in the Library’s collection.
Black and white photo of a man holding up a glass of water
18 October 2021
‘Don’t pray for rain, dam it!’: A brief history of water conservation in Victoria
Senior Curator Linda Short turns to our recently re-imagined Changing face of Victoria exhibition for insight into the state’s relationship with water over the decades.
Open pages of a book with a play button on top
11 October 2021
Treasures of the Library: the magic of blow books
In this episode of Treasures of the Library, Senior Librarian Dominique Dunstan conjures up three examples of blow books from the WG Alma conjuring collection.
A 1648 book open showing the title and accompanying drawings
04 October 2021
The History of Marginalia: curator's pick
Learn about the historic practice of marginalia and Anna Welch's favourite example found in the Library’s collection.
A black and white photo of the Waiters' Race, Brunswick St Parade, Fringe Festival 1988.
30 September 2021
Melbourne Fringe is celebrating 40 years
Be a part of the narrative.
Black and white photo of a tall building
27 September 2021
A history of coffee in Melbourne
Discover the history of our city’s long-term affinity with the latte with curator Linda Short.
An open book with a play button on top
20 September 2021
The History of Marginalia: censorship
Learn about the historic practice of marginalia and the use of excessive censorship in an example found in the Library’s collection.
A black and white photo of a group of soldiers standing together on the HMS Kimberley.
16 September 2021
The unofficial World War II photographs of Alfred Huggins and Syd Grant
Learn about the impressive collection of images that document Australia’s involvement in the Greek campaign of 1941.
13 September 2021
Celebrating 700 years of Dante’s Divine comedy
Join our History of the Book and Arts librarians as they celebrate 700 years of Dante Alighieri and his great work.
Close up on cars and trucks on a busy road
10 September 2021
Webinar: net zero by 2050, will transport be a lifter or a leaner?
Watch our webinar where an expert panel discusses practical policies for lowering Australia's transport emissions.

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