Who can believe we're already halfway through school holidays? 🤯 For just $96, elevate your school holidays with the Library's Family Membership. Featuring behind-the-scenes experiences, family passes to attend school holiday events, and discounted tickets to family events! It's not too late to make the most of your July school holidays, or get a jump on September holiday planning. Visit https://lnkd.in/gQsQ244 and sign up today. #StateLibraryVictoria #FamilyFun #SchoolHolidays 📷 Eva Gorobets
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State Library Victoria is one of Australia's oldest cultural institutions. It is the major reference and research library in Victoria, responsible for collecting and preserving Victoria's documentary heritage and making it available through a range of services and programs. Collections: Reflecting the cultural and social history of Victoria over the last 150 years, State Library Victoria's collections include over two million books and serials, one of Australia's largest newspaper collections, hundreds of thousands of pictures, maps, manuscripts, artefacts and materials in digital and multimedia formats.
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A glowing review of Wednesday evening's Kids Takeover - 5 stars from Raheen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9 year-old Raheen had such a blast at Kids Takeover this week, he decided to write a letter all about it! Read it and the response from our CEO Paul Duldig below.
That moment when you get a letter from a 9 year old that makes it all worthwhile. I was delighted to receive this letter from Raheen following the Kids Takeover at State Library Victoria on Wednesday night. So much so, that I thought I'd take the opportunity to respond to Raheen and all young Library fans here 👇 Dear Raheen and all young Library fans, Your letter made my day! The Winter Kids Takeover was a blast, and I'm thrilled to hear it was even better than last year. Thanks also for the picture and information about the Megalodon. I'll display that in my office. I'm so glad you enjoyed the Paper Planet, the dance rave, and all of the other activities on offer. You’ve set the bar high for our 2025 Summer Takeover, but challenge accepted! We’ll do our best to keep the fun rolling. At State Library Victoria, we believe in the power of imagination and creativity. Our mission is to inspire all Victorians, young and old, to explore, learn, and dream big. You can learn more about events coming up for Kids and Families here: https://lnkd.in/gDW2EFWG Thank you again for your lovely letter, Raheen. We can’t wait to see you at the next Kids Takeover! Best wishes, Paul State Library Victoria Creative Victoria #literacy #librarieschangelives #library
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Meet #StateLibraryVictoria's 2024 Fellows! 👋 Awarded to 16 creatives and scholars this year, each Fellow receives a share in $195,000 to support in-depth inquiry into the State Collection. As one of Australia’s most substantial programs, the Library’s #Fellowships support Victorian creative and academic communities to generate new, career-defining work. The 2024 Fellows include a new work of fiction about female convicts by an award-winning writer, a digital e-graphic novel to teach teenagers about AI and deep fakes, and plans to reenact a séance at the Library, evoking the Victorian-era obsession with the afterlife. To learn more about the 2024 Fellows, visit https://lnkd.in/guSsnsPH 📷 2024 State Library Victoria Fellows and CEO Paul Duldig in Ian Potter Queen's Hall. Credit: Jarrod Barnes
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🌍 On this #WorldRefugeeDay, stand in solidarity with refugees and discover the powerful journey of double Walkley Award-winning photographer Barat Ali Batoor. Forced to flee Afghanistan after exposing child exploitation, Batoor's year-long journey through Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Australia captures the untold stories of asylum seekers. Witness his poignant, life-affirming documentation of searching for sanctuary 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx_mxyHh 📍 Open daily 10am - 6pm | Keith Murdoch Gallery
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One month remaining! 🍃 Explore and connect with beruk; an exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of William Barak. Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung artist and the last Ngurungaeta, activist, leader, trailblazer – Beruk remains a source of knowledge for Wurundjeri people through his works and he continues to influence generations worldwide. The beruk exhibition, curated by descendants of Beruk, for the first time welcomes home two artworks, Corroborree (Women in Possum Skin Cloaks) and a Parrying Shield back to Wurundjeri Country and community where they belong. 📆 Open daily 10:00am - 6:00pm. Must close 22 July 2024 📍 South Rotunda 👉 https://lnkd.in/g56s7U8x 📷 Credit: James Braund
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“It’s a story about the courage of refugees, the extraordinary risks and measures they have to take in search of safety and freedom.” – Kon Karapanagiotidis, CEO and Founder, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Experience Barat Ali Batoor’s poignant, life-affirming exhibition Searching for Sanctuary: A journey of survival now until 5 October. 📍 Open daily 10:00am – 6:00pm, Keith Murdoch Gallery Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx_mxyHh Presented with RISING Melbourne by State Library Victoria. 📽️ Kon Karapanagiotidis encourages members of the community to visit Searching for Sanctuary: A journey of survival by Barat Ali Batoor #StateLibraryVictoria
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Help save Melbourne's heritage 🗺️ As we approach the 30 June deadline, we are so close to saving a collection of historic survey maps that tell Melbourne’s story from 1887. Your generosity can make a lasting impact on preserving Melbourne's heritage for years to come. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/gu7dnqYh #SLVCollection #MapsThatMadeMelbourne #Appeal
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Happy 211th birthday to Library founder, Sir Redmond Barry! 🎈 Born #OnThisDay in 1813, Sir Redmond Barry would become the founding trustee of State Library Victoria (then Melbourne Public Library). A man who made history both in and out of the courtroom, his vision and dedication laid the foundation for what is now State Library Victoria and today we celebrate his enduring legacy. View more Sir Redmond Barry collection items by visiting the Library or via the online catalogue. 📷 Newspaper print of caricature of Sir Redmond Barry by Tom Durkin. #StateLibraryVictoria #SLVCollection
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National Reconciliation Week began on 27 May, the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, and ends on 3 June, Mabo Day. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2024 - Now More Than Ever - is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will - and must - continue. Learn more and get involved at https://lnkd.in/d3hGDGY6 📷 Reconciliation Australia, 2024. #NRW2024 Reconciliation Australia
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World of the Book 2024 opens tomorrow! 📖 In this one-of-a-kind exhibition on the history of book design, production and illustration, see more than 300 rare, remarkable and historically significant items from our collection and celebrate the unique place books occupy in our hearts and minds. Marvel at a variety of firsts: the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji by female Japanese author Murasaki Shikibu; a celebration of 550 years since the first printing in English with rare examples of William’s Caxton’s work; and first editions by internationally renowned authors Toni Morrison and Haruki Murakami. Plus, so much more! 📆 Open 10:00am - 6:00pm daily until Sun 18 May 2025 📍 Dome Galleries, State Library Victoria Visit https://lnkd.in/gYh6K9vT to learn more. #SLVCollection #WorldOfTheBook2024 #StateLibraryVictoria