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Discover curiosities, treasures and the latest inspiring stories from our community and inside the Library
Join Senior Librarian Dr Anna Welch as she explores the curious mythical animals once featured in our natural history books.
In this episode of From the Vault we take you back in time to the golden era of Melbourne retail and department stores.
In this three-part series author Julianne Negri ensnares the senses and lets your imagination run wild with creative reading and writing activities.
Tune in to hear about Kirli's new book and learn how to celebrate and take care of Country.
Be transported by the creative tales of the famed storyteller and author of My Girragundji.
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.
Principal librarian Des Cowley lifts the curtain on books that were once kept hidden, because of their apparently dangerous and controversial ideas.
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.
