Good civic architecture embodies the needs of the people. The new-look space respects the building’s history but ensures it’s ready for the future Public libraries embody the values of democracy by ...

If you have ever visited State Library Victoria (SLV), you may have noticed the district braille signs around the building's exterior. Leisa Shelton and Marisa Sporsaro are sharing a State Library ...

For months now, the State Library of Victoria’s official explanation for the “postponement” of its Teen Writing Bootcamp workshops has been the need to ensure safety for all involved. The bootcamps ...

Public libraries embody the values of democracy by offering free access to knowledge. But the role of contemporary public libraries extends far beyond access to books. Libraries are places for ...

Its stunning facade is the crown jewel of Swanston Street, its front lawn serves as one of the most popular outdoor spots to hang out in the city, and its interior is jaw-droppingly beautiful. State ...

Omar Sakr, Jinghua Qian and Alison Evans have been left to speculate on whether cancellations relate to their pro-Palestinian stances State Library Victoria has cancelled a series of writing events ...

The State Library Victoria has always been known as the palace of knowledge. When it first opened its doors in 1856, it boasted an amazing 8000 books. Now there are more than two million. Each year, ...

In a statement, board president Christine Christian said: “After careful consideration of feedback received during the consultation period, the library has decided to withdraw the Reorganisation ...

She's the pride of Swanston Street with arguably the most beloved front lawn in all of Melbourne, and now there's another reason to love State Library Victoria. It's just been named one of the best ...

A single request prompted the Victoria Public Library to launch a review — and removal — of several books in its collection. A specific set of guidelines detailed in the Continuous Review Evaluation ...