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10 May 2021
The Library Files: preserving mid-century Chinese textiles
Go behind-the-scenes of the Preservation studio as they assess items from the Irene Watkins collection.
Woman leaning on a wall and looking at the camera
07 May 2021
Alicia Sometimes on science writing: Teen writing boot camps
Poet, broadcaster and writer Alicia Sometimes shares her thoughts on the art of science writing.
Woman standing in front of an orange wall
30 April 2021
Zoya Patel on putting creativity into non-fiction writing
Learn how to inject some creativity into your non-fiction writing with Teen writing boot camp host Zoya Patel.
30 April 2021
Webinar: Zero or net-zero, does it matter and why should we care?
Watch this recorded panel discussion about the future of Australia's energy market.
Side view of a mini doughnut van
26 April 2021
New nostalgia: the miniature Olympic Doughnuts Van, Footscray
Take a closer look at one of our most recent, and most miniature, additions to the Collection.
Two hands with blue gloves on holding a metal helmet
23 April 2021
Building a bushranger: relocating Ned Kelly's armour
Follow the journey of State Library Victoria's most popular - and most controversial - collection item.
Woman smiling and signing books
23 April 2021
Zoya Patel on writing opinion that matters
Learn the basic principles of opinion writing from Teen writing boot camp host Zoya Patel.
Crowd of people watching a presentation
20 April 2021
What's on for Melbourne Knowledge Week
Explore what's happening at the Library for Melbourne’s annual festival of ideas.
Large poster on a table and two people around it
19 April 2021
The Library Files: conserving a historic theatrical poster
Step inside the Conservation lab as the team assesses a large theatrical poster from the Coppin collection.
Woman standing in front of a graffiti wall
16 April 2021
Zoya Patel on how to write a compelling feature article
After her second Teen writing boot camp, writer and editor Zoya Patel reflects on one of her favourite types of non-fiction.
Sunset and solar panels
16 April 2021
The Policy Pitch reading list: the future of the National Energy Market
Continue your learning after our seminar with this curated reading list from our librarians.
Woman standing in front of a blue wall
13 April 2021
Zoya Patel on non-fiction writing: Teen writing boot camp
In the first of a series of four blogs, writer and editor Zoya Patel shares her thoughts on the importance and influence of non-fiction writing.

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