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The design of world-class libraries

Scandinavian architect Morten Schmidt discusses how contemporary design can transform modern libraries into social hubs.

25 Aug 2016 Duration: 49:03

White Night Melbourne 2015 under the dome

See how the Library's dome was transformed into an illuminated 360-degree artwork for White Night 2015.

21 Feb 2015 Duration: 01:21

White Night Melbourne 2015 at the Library

Spot Alice and the Mad Hatter gracing the Library's facade during our White Night Melbourne 2015 illuminations.

21 Feb 2015 Duration: 01:05

Liberty of the press

Watch as models dressed in printed crinolines inspired by our historic Press Dress parade through the Library.

4 Sep 2014 Duration: 05:59

Guillaume Fau on Victor Hugo and the making of a national collection

Learn the significance of Victor Hugo’s bequest to the Bibliothèque nationale de France in this inspiring talk by Guillaume Fau.

20 Jul 2014 Duration: 45:56

Royal Society for Questions & Curiosity

Join this fun and informative romp around our Library facilities with the Royal Society for Questions & Curiosity.

26 Nov 2013 Duration: 5:24

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