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Discover curiosities, treasures and the latest inspiring stories from our community and inside the Library
The Library may be temporarily closed, but you can still visit our beautiful spaces from the comfort of your own home.
Help us tell the story of this moment in time for future generations by collecting any community materials that relate to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We recommend a range of ebook titles to help with your family history research.
Watch a short video about our new coworking space, StartSpace.
On the eve of StartSpace memberships opening, Aun Ngo talks about why he's beyond excited about the Library's new coworking space and the opportunities it offers.
We pay tribute to Albert Ullin OAM, whose much-loved Little Bookroom shops sparked many Melbourne childrens' first encounters with books written especially for their age group.
Find out about the engaging learning experiences on offer in our Schools programs, which address Australia's falling literacy rates by fostering a love of reading from a young age.
Meet some of the enthusiastic young members of our Children's Advisory Committee who helped design the Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter.
From the mouths of babes: children talk about what libraries mean to them (prepare to be startled!).
Watch the stunning transformation of the Library's original 1856 reading room into the majestic The Ian Potter Queen's Hall.
Listen to a fascinating talk on the stories and significance of cricket's 'sacred soot'.
Watch the grand opening of our new spaces!
