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Discover curiosities, treasures and the latest inspiring stories from our community and inside the Library

Two women doing crafts together
24 March 2021

What’s on for International Women’s Day

Explore our range of talks, showcases, videos and blogs which celebrate the achievements of women throughout history.

A 19th century man and woman stand behind a large piece of farm equipment
23 March 2021

Scrappy prototypes & enterprising inventors

In today's startup culture, good ideas can come from anywhere and even rough and ready prototypes can succeed – which, as our patents collection shows, is nothing new.

The future of ... branding image
19 March 2021

The future of ...

Explore how we can all make positive changes to a post-pandemic world in our new video series.

Woman in football jersey holding a football
17 March 2021

Still kicking: a century of women in football

Watch a panel discussion celebrating the trail blazing women football players of the past and present.

Astrid edwards
10 March 2021

Afternoon Tea & Talk

Catch up on our series hosted by Astrid Edwards in conversation with writers and authors.

Two black and white photographs of women football teams
10 March 2021

The Lucas Girls: A match to remember Q&A

We spoke to Belinda Ensor and Joel Checkley about the story behind their short film.

Black and white photo of a woman looking through binoculars
24 February 2021

Artist in conversation: Hayley Millar-Baker

Learn more abut Hayley's series I Will Survive, which is being displayed in an outdoor exhibition on the Library forecourt.

From the vault plastic
18 February 2021

RedPlanet Press and the politics of poster making

This episode of From the Vault explores Victoria's radical and bold poster collectives of the past.

Men and women in straw hats, trousers and long skirts play tennis in bush surrounds
04 February 2021

Tennis in Victoria

Pull up your ankle socks and take a trip with us, as we unearth fascinating images of tennis in Victoria through the years.

A woman and young girl peer through a window at a paper sculpture
27 January 2021

Under the love umbrella

Join us for a soothing tour under the roof of the dome – our very own 'love umbrella'.

A mechanical home-made old radio
25 January 2021

Creative Tech Fridays

Calling all creators, makers and podcasters: learn the skills to take your project to the next level!

Photograph of piles of books
21 December 2020

Prime Minister’s Summer Reading List 2020

Watch this webinar where we reveal the top six thought-provoking, diverse, and relevant books and articles from 2020.