State Library Victoria is open ANZAC Day, Thursday 25 April, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Discover curiosities, treasures and the latest inspiring stories from our community and inside the Library
Join Senior librarian Dr Anna Welch to discover how changes in the physical form of the book have revolutionised the way we take in information and ideas.
This episode of From the Vault explores the story of a humble corrugated iron building which sat in the middle of the city for decades.
In this striking portrait series, Victoria’s most prolific street artists dive in to the world they’ve created, and invite you to join them.
The story behind these stunning bird's-eye photos is just as amazing as the images themselves.
In this short film, Principal Librarian Des Cowley shows stunning examples of Australian photobooks on display in our 'World of the book' exhibition.
Enjoy the photography and adventurous stories of Alice Manfield in this episode of From the Vault.
We can't wait to welcome you back.
Watch Principal Librarian Des Cowley reveal the intriguing stories behind Audubon's astonishing work of art, 'Birds of America' – including how the Library came to acquire it.
Take a tantalising glimpse into the world of ballet from the 1930s to 1950s.
Take a trip down memory lane to the days when servos had character.
Bring your apples, oranges and bananas to life with this animation workshop!
We've scoured our digital collection for some of the best portraits of our feline friends!
