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23 October 2024
2024 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture: Joanna Murray-Smith
Internationally acclaimed playwright, screenwriter and novelist Joanna Murray-Smith examines the personal act of creation for the 2024 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture.
21 October 2024
The 1911 manifesto that shaped feminism in Japan
Discover the Japanese literary journal that became a cultural catalyst and the woman whose words inspired a generation.
30 September 2024
To Elizabeth from Nathalie: decoding a 19th century love poem
What can a love poem from 1857 tell us about the way women lived, formed relationships and communicated with each other in the past?
18 September 2024
Behind the scenes with the conservators
With unique collection material on display, the World of the Book exhibition requires special attention from the Library’s conservation team.
27 August 2024
Letting the past speak: how to write a compelling family history
What makes a compelling family history? For historian Graeme Davison it’s not just finding the right sources – it’s how you use them.
Image of Tracie D Hall standing amongst bookshelves in a library
11 December 2023
Dangerous Ideas: The Right to Read Freely
Tracie D Hall, former executive director of the American Libraries Association and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023, delivers the inaugural For Future Reference lecture.
Installation view of Luminous: A thousand years of Hebrew manuscripts at State Library Victoria. View of a gallery section with cobalt blue walls and text in white and gold about the power of letters and words. There are three glass cases with rare books and manuscripts down a corridor and framed works on the walls.
18 October 2023
Introducing Luminous: A thousand years of Hebrew manuscripts
Paul Forgasz, Cultural Consultant for our Luminous exhibition, discusses its themes and highlights.
Image of a Hebrew manuscript from the Hailperin Collection on display.
06 October 2023
The David Hailperin Collection
Learn more about David Hailperin and the collection of manuscripts and early printed Jewish books internationally recognised for its significance.
The spines of hardcover books of various heights and sizes sit on a shelf
11 September 2023
Restricted books
We lift the curtain on books that were once kept hidden, because of their apparently dangerous and controversial ideas.
15 August 2023
In conversation with the MIRROR exhibition curators
The curators of MIRROR: New views on photography discuss the process involved in bringing the immersive experience to life.
Author Clea Chiller smiling at the camera wearing purple, dangly earring and a black top.
31 July 2023
Comics with Clea Chiller: Teen Writing Bootcamp
Artist and illustrator Clea Chiller explores the fundamentals of writing and drawing comics.
19 July 2023
Jason Tamiru on exploring light and shade with 'Muluna Express'
Yorta Yorta man Jason Tamiru discusses his recent work, featured in MIRROR: New views on photography.

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