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✨ Give your ideas a flying start! Applications are now open for the 2025 Fellowship Program. As a Library fellow you can delve into the collection, bringing new perspectives on Victorian life and history. πŸ‘€ Read more & apply! slv.vic.gov.au/fellowships
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πŸŽ‰ Happy 111th birthday to the iconic La Trobe Reading Room Dome! Since 1913, this stunning space has inspired generations of readers, researchers & dreamers. Dive into its history πŸ‘‰ guides.slv.vic.gov.au/slvhis… πŸ“· Domed Reading Room, c.1940, Herald & Weekly Times; H94.5
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#AFLGrandFinal fever has hit fever pitch in Melbourne! πŸ† But did you know university students played a key role in shaping the VFL? 🀯 Read the blog πŸ‘‰ blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/our-sto… πŸ“· The University Football Team, Weekly Times, 8 May 1909
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🌟 Be Tiny but Mighty these #SchoolHolidays! With just moments of Term 3 remaining, step into a world where being small is a superpower! 🌱🌊 Seas of fantastical stories, creative workshops, and interactive Storytimes to ignite imaginations. πŸ‘‰ slv.vic.gov.au/stories/spotl…
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πŸ“° Learn how to navigate the Library’s extensive newspaper collection! Discover how to explore over 4000 local and international newspapers dating back to the 18th century. πŸ“… 10-11am, Tues 17 Sep via Zoom πŸ”— slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/news… πŸ“· Cumming, L. G. (1910)
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This #FathersDay, we celebrate all the special people in our lives who guide, support, and inspire usβ€”whether they're dads, mentors, or other loved ones ✨ πŸ“· Welcome home for Dad [1945], Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria, H98.103/4737
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We’ve all got that one princess in the family πŸ‘‘ Dig a little deeper into your family stories at State Library Victoria. Follow the clues today at slv.vic.gov.au/national-fami… πŸ“· Vincent W Kelly, Studio portrait of a young girl …, c. 1910-1935, H2024.6/42 #FamilyHistoryMonth
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πŸ…Feeling the #Olympic spirit with #Paris2024? Flashback to #Melbourne1956! Relive iconic moments with our collection πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/SLV_Olympics πŸ“· Autograph hunters at the athletes' village, Heidelberg, 1956. Credit: Β© Herald & Weekly Times #AllezAUS @AUSOlympicTeam
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Awkward family photos. Est.1924 πŸ“Έ Dig a little deeper into your family stories this #FamilyHistoryMonth with State Library VictoriaπŸ” slv.vic.gov.au/national-fami… Ruth Hollick, Two girls and two boys wearing party hats ..., c. 1910-1930, https://H2004.61/392
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πŸšͺ The doors are open! It's time for another #OpenHouseMelbourne weekend. Join members of the Architectus and Heritage Architect teams to explore the Library on a heritage tour πŸ‘‰ slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/open… πŸ“· State Library Victoria North Rotunda portrait gallery
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🌿The magic of Paper Planet is still alive! Join @PolyglotTheatre for the final days of the school holidays and dive into a world of imagination. 🎨✨ πŸ“… 4 - 14 July πŸ“ Children's Quarter 🎭 FREE Don't miss out on this enchanting experience! πŸ”—slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/pape…
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Limited tickets remain for #RareBookWeek events! πŸ“š πŸ” Dive deeper into the #WorldOfTheBook 2024 collection with events ranging from exploring the Women Writers Fund to viewing collections at the grand Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Book now πŸ‘‰ slv.vic.gov.au/
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Have you experienced @BaratBatoor's Searching for Sanctuary yet?πŸ“· slv.vic.gov.au/sanctuary

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Who can believe we're already halfway through #SchoolHolidays? 🀯 Elevate your school holidays with a Family Membership. Behind-the-scenes experiences, family passes for school holiday events and discounted tickets to family events! πŸ‘‡ slv.vic.gov.au/membership πŸ“· Eva Gorobets
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There's still so much left to do these school holidays at the Library with We Are Makers! Plan your final week of holiday fun now πŸ‘‡ slv.vic.gov.au/stories/spotl…

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πŸ“–πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Planning a family day out in Melbourne? Check out State Library Victoria’s free tours for families! Educational and exciting. tothotornot.com/state-librar… #melbournekids
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Meet #StateLibraryVictoria's 2024 Fellows! πŸ‘‹ 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. Learn more about the 2024 Fellows πŸ‘‡ slv.vic.gov.au/fellowships/ πŸ“· 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 @BaratBatoor. Witness his life-affirming documentation of searching for sanctuary πŸ‘‰slv.vic.gov.au/sanctuary πŸ“ Open daily 10am - 6pm
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πŸ’‘ Ideas, imagination, art and nature. World of the Book features more than 300 rare and remarkable items from the State Collection, uncovering the unique stories they tell. πŸ“† Open until 18 May 2025 πŸ“ Dome Galleries πŸ‘‰ slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/worl… πŸ“· Credit: Teagan Glenane
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One month remaining! πŸƒ Explore and connect with beruk; an exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of William Barak. πŸ“† Open daily 10:00am - 6:00pm. Must close 22 July 2024 πŸ“ South Rotunda πŸ‘‰ slv.vic.gov.au/beruk πŸ“· Credit: James Braund
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Baby, it's cold outside! πŸ₯ΆπŸ“š With Victorian winter well and truly wintering, now's the time to snuggle up with a selection of fabulous Librarian-curated reads from the winter ebookshelf πŸ‘‡ slv.vic.gov.au/search-discov… πŸ“· Abigail Varney #LibraryVicPic #eBooks
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