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Rare Book Week: The Women Writers Fund at State Library Victoria
Explore highlights of the Library's Women Writers Fund, an initiative developed to bring women's voices to wider audiences. Historically, women’s voices have been overlooked and ignored by collecting institutions. State Library Victori...
Mon 22 Jul, 12:00 PM - 5:45 PM
1/446 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Rare Book Week: William Caxton at State Library Victoria
Explore the evolution of the English printed word in this special Rare Book Week lecture. Bookmark the 550th anniversary of the first printing in English at State Library Victoria with this Rare Book Week talk. Historian and author Sha...
Sat 20 Jul, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3 La Trobe St, Carlton VIC 3000
Kids Takeover: After Dark
Don’t be late for a very important date at State Library Victoria this winter. Don’t be late for a very important date at State Library Victoria this winter. See the Library transform into a night-time wonderland just as the clock stri...
Wed 3 Jul, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Rare Book Week: This Is Not A Coffee Table Book
Join us for a curatorial viewing and discussion on photobooks held in the State Library Rare Books Collection for Rare Book Week. Explore the evolution of the contemporary photobook at State Library Victoria during Rare Book Week. From...
Thu 25 Jul, 12:00 PM - 5:45 PM
1/446 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Rare Book Week: The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Collection
Explore the grand Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute building and collection in this Rare Book Week. Experience the grand Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute heritage building and collection in this special Ballarat-based Rare Book Week event. ...
Fri 26 Jul, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
History of the Library tour
Explore iconic spaces and hear about the extensive history of our beautiful building. Discover the fascinating history of State Library Victoria and explore some of the many iconic spaces with a tour hosted by our friendly and passiona...
Wed 3 Jul, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Newspapers for Family History
In this special National Family History Month webinar, learn how to navigate the Library’s extensive newspaper collection to research your family history. Whether you’re looking to debunk a family urban legend or find out if that aunt ...
Thu 22 Aug, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Searching for Sanctuary Exhibition Tours
Join this free guided tour that explores the Library's newest exhibition, Searching for Sanctuary: A journey of survival by Barat Ali Batoor Hear from the team behind our latest exhibition, Searching for Sanctuary: A journey of surviva...
Thu 11 Jul - Thu 3 Oct
Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Rare Book Week: Japanese Woodblock Printed Books
Learn more about pre-1800 Japanese Ukiyo-e works in this Melbourne Rare Book Week viewing. Previously tucked away in the depths of the Rare Book Collection, explore a small treasure trove of pre-1800 Japanese Ukiyo-e (浮世絵) works and th...
Tue 23 Jul, 12:00 PM - 5:45 PM
1/446 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Rare Book Week: E.W. Cole and His Book Arcade
Hear about the fascinating life and exploits of E.W. Cole, Melbourne's very own Willy Wonka, in this Melbourne Rare Book Week viewing. Discover the life and exploits of E.W. Cole, owner of the famous Cole’s Book Arcade in this illumina...
Wed 24 Jul, 12:00 PM - 5:45 PM
1/446 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
StartSpace Tours
Join a tour if you’re looking to kickstart your business journey, and check out State Library Victoria’s space for new business founders. COST: Free
Mon 8 Jul, 12:00 PM
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
StartSpace Tours
Join a tour if you’re looking to kickstart your business journey, and check out State Library Victoria’s space for new business founders. COST: Free
Mon 8 Jul, 12:00 PM
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Rare Book Week: World of the Book Curator Tour
Join us for an exclusive curator talk and learn more about the 2024 World of the Book exhibition. Join the curators of the Library’s most popular exhibition, World of the Book for a special tour of rare, sacred, iconic and historically...
Fri 26 Jul, 12:00 PM
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Melbourne Rare Book Week
Melbourne Rare Book Week: 10th Anniversary Extravaganza! Melbourne Rare Book Week celebrates its 10th anniversary with a spectacular line-up of events, exhibitions, and lectures. As the world’s first rare book week, Melbourne Rare Book...
Thu 18 Jul - Sat 27 Jul
Melbourne VIC 3000
2024 EM Social Club Ball
About The ExxonMobil Australia Social Club presents the annual 2024 Ball. Indulge in an evening of glamour and fun at the prestigious State Library Victoria. Dress Code: Black Tie Drinks and canapes from 6:30pm. 3-course meal and enter...
Sat 10 Aug - Sun 11 Aug
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Melbourne Rare Book Fair 2024 ~ Exclusive Guided Tours
FREE GUIDED TOURS OF THE MELBOURNE RARE BOOK FAIR with experienced senior antiquarian librarians and rare book dealers Interested in antiquarian books, but don't know where to start? Guided tours of the Melbourne Fair will run several ...
Fri 26 Jul - Sat 27 Jul
Parkville VIC 3052
Unsettling Legacies from Six Peaks
⛰️ Barry Golding's presentation delves into the question of how to help future generations confront the legacies of events surrounding mountains in our landscape. Focused on the peaks in southern Dja Dja Wurrung Country, his talk explo...
Tue 10 Sep, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
39 St Edmonds Rd, Prahran VIC 3181
Melbourne: Archive images 1950s to 1970s Part 2
Join us for another special photographic presentation as we take a nostalgic look into the past and relive the city of Melbourne from the 1950s to the 1970s. Online resources such as the National Archives of Australia, the State Librar...
Fri 15 Nov, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150
The FAIR Soirée
In the iconic venue of the La Trobe Reading Room at the State Library of Victoria, on Monday the 16th of September, the day before the opening of the FAIR- Festival of AI+Robotics, a prestigious event will host high-profile guests, the...
Mon 16 Sep, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
The Annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference
You're invited to join the annual Human Rights Law Conference presented by the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law. Program Further Information Throughout the conference, join the conversation on Twitter using @CastanCentre and the hash...
Fri 19 Jul, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000