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

21 December 2022

Textiles back in time: behind the scenes of Handmade Universe

Senior Curator Linda Short and Conservation Manager Jane Hinwood explore the evolution of embroidery in the Library's collection.

19 December 2022

The best of our blog in 2022

Look back with us at some of the most popular posts of 2022.

14 December 2022

Owen Jones & The Grammar of Ornament

Learn the story behind one of the most influential design publications in history and its creator.

12 December 2022

Prime Minister’s Summer Reading List 2022

Watch this webinar where we reveal the top 6 thought-provoking, diverse, and relevant books and articles from 2022.

30 November 2022

Catching up with Storyline Express creators

Learn about their installation and the imagination behind it.

28 November 2022

Reading the night sky: behind the scenes of Handmade Universe

Two Library curators explore how one of our latest exhibitions embraces different approaches to astronomy.

18 November 2022

A tour of the Riley & Ephemera Collection

Did you know that along with books, maps, realia and much more, the Library also collects political ephemera?

10 November 2022

Looking for SLV Learning?

Online Learning at State Library Victoria has been retired, but there's plenty of other opportunities to learn at the Library.

17 October 2022

Five must-read scary books for kids

Halloween is calling!

10 October 2022

Living rough in 1960s Fitzroy: the photographs of Alan K Jordan

In recognition of World Homeless Day we explore 1960s Melbourne through the lens of Alan K Jordan.

30 September 2022

Meet Edmund and Natalia

Discover how they created their audiobook with a little help from the Library.

27 September 2022

Mind-boggling miniature books

From macro miniature to ultra micro miniature, you won't believe how small they can get!