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A smiling woman's back is turned to us, her jacket emblazoned with the words 'Sew what'
10 July 2020
Collective Isolation Project, week 12: Make, do & fix
Share the passion projects you've embarked on during the COVID-19 period – no matter whether you've completed or succeeded in your endeavours, we'd love to see your makes and mends!
A woman wearing a face mask places a 'Welcome' sign on a shop door
07 July 2020
The Policy Pitch: How Australia can recover from the COVID-19 crisis
Watch this Grattan Institute/State Library Victoria webinar on the policy agenda Australian governments should establish to deal with the COVID-19 shock.
03 July 2020
Collective Isolation Project, week 11: Kitchen fads & fails
From banana bread to sourdough starters, COVD-19 has seen us hone our kitchen skills over the past few months, so show us your favourite kitchen fads and fails.
People wearing headphones sit in a grid of small booths
26 June 2020
Collective Isolation Project, week 10: Language
COVID-19 has brought many new and re-purposed words into our lexicon, so tell us the best new word you've heard in 2020!
26 June 2020
Welcome Back to the Library
State Library CEO Kate Torney opens the doors to some of our most popular spaces on site and online.
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24 June 2020
Our online collections
Find out from expert librarians how to access the State Library's online databases, ebooks and other online resources.
Two young men scrutinise a large map
21 June 2020
Collecting Conversations
Watch weekly instalments of Collecting Conversations, in which some of Victoria’s most interesting collectors discuss their love of objects and the stories they reveal about our lives.​
Eight men in white outfits support each other in a human pyramid
19 June 2020
Collective Isolation Project, week 9: Collective versus individual
We'd like to hear which civil liberties you'd be willing to revoke, to get on with your old life.
A mannequin wears a striking headress and a floor-length cloak
18 June 2020
Collection care from home
Find out how the Library's collection care team has spent their time during lockdown – when they've been physically distant from the items they usually care for!
Front cover of Australian Women's Weekly depicts a nurse cradling a newborn
12 June 2020
Collective Isolation Project, week 8: Special occasions
This week, tell us how you’ve overcome social distance or isolation to mark a significant life event.
Two women holding books
10 June 2020
Citizen Collectors' Toolkit
In this weekly video series, join one of the Library’s collection specialists to hear how they build and care for the State’s collection, and pick up tips for collecting at home.
Vintage computer in office
09 June 2020
Tech Tips Tuesdays
Watch our short, helpful videos to help you master the digital world - we'll cover everything from signing digital forms to taking great pictures with your smartphone!

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