December 2009 - Exhibitions & Events
Exhibitions
'til you drop: shopping – a Melbourne history
Celebrate Melbourne's passion for shopping, from the Paris end to the corner store. This free exhibition reveals our shopping habits from settlement to today, highlighting our changing lifestyles, tastes and desires.
Time: From Fri 11 Dec, 10am–5pm daily (to 9pm Thursdays)
Venue: Keith Murdoch Gallery
Free
The changing face of Victoria
Revisit Victoria's early years, see Ned Kelly's armour and discover Melbourne stories in this fascinating exhibition.
Time: 10am–5pm daily
Venue: Dome Galleries, Level 5
Free
Mirror of the World: books and ideas
This magnificent exhibition showcases rare, beautiful and historically significant books from the Library's collections.
Time: 10am–5pm daily
Venue: Dome Galleries, Level 4
Free
The Cowen Gallery
View works from the Library's Pictures Collection, ranging from early scenes of Melbourne to contemporary portraits.
Time: Daily during Library hours
Venue: Cowen Gallery
Free
Exhibition-related Events
Window shopping: The curator's view
Join exhibition curator Jane Rhodes for an insider's guide to the exhibition 'til you drop: shopping – a Melbourne history. Discover the city's shopping history, from luxury stores and arcades to suburban supermarkets.
Time: Fri 11, Sat 12 & Sun 13 December, 12–12.45pm & 2-2.45pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Phone 03 8664 7099 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Book online for Fri 11 December at 12pm
Book online for Fri 11 December at 2pm
Book online for Sat 12 December at 12pm
Book online for Sat 12 December at 2pm
Book online for Sun 13 December at 12pm
Book online for Sun 13 December at 2pm
Free
Craft Hatch at the Library
To celebrate the launch of the exhibition 'til you drop: shopping – a Melbourne history, the State Library and Craft Victoria present a fabulous pre-Christmas shopping event. Visit a myriad of market stalls showcasing beautiful handmade jewellery, clothing, homewares and more.
Time: Sat 19 December, 11am–4pm
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Not required
Free
Tours & Activities
In addition to the scheduled tours listed, the Library can provide customised tours for groups, covering various Library spaces, exhibitions and collections. For details, call 03 8664 7279.
Dome Galleries tour
Visit the magnificent domed La Trobe Reading Room and highlights of the exhibitions Mirror of the World: books and ideas and The changing face of Victoria.
Time: Mon–Fri (until 11 Dec), 2–3pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Not required, except for groups. Phone 03 8664 7099.
Free
Ned Kelly tour
Visit the exhibition The changing face of Victoria to discover the story of Victoria's infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly. See Ned's original suit of armour, amazing photographs and rare documents and artefacts.
Time: Tues 1, Thurs 3 & Tues 8 Dec, 10.30–11.30am
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Not required, except for groups. Phone 03 8664 7099.
Free
'til you drop: shopping – a Melbourne history (tour)
Visit this delightful exhibition and discover the evolution of shopping in Melbourne – from the opulent Block Arcade to the local supermarket and contemporary boutiques.
Time: Sun 13, Tues 15 & Thurs 17 Dec, 1–1.30pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Phone 03 8664 7099 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
The Summer Read 2009–10
Discover the magic of books this summer! Choose from a list of 10 great Victorian books (set in Victoria or by Victorian authors), including fiction, memoirs and true crime. Visit a participating public library to browse the books, borrow your favourites, and let Maura the Clairvoyant Librarian magically predict which books you’ll love to read. Share your own recommended reads and you'll be in the running to win a prize!. The Summer Read is presented by the State Library of Victoria and Victorian public libraries. Find out more about Summer Read.
Kids at the Library
Storytime for pre-schoolers
Share the wonder of books! This enjoyable session of stories, songs, rhymes and activities is especially designed for pre-schoolers. (For ages two to five.)
Time: Wed 2 Dec, 11–11.45am
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Not required
Free
Storytime for toddlers
Encourage your child to have a lifelong love of books! Join us for a fun-filled session of stories, songs and rhymes. (For ages eight months to two years.)
Time: Thurs 3 Dec, 11–11.45am
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Not required
Free
Play Pod: Fun for kids
The Play Pod is a colourful and kid-friendly space in Experimedia. Get comfy and dip into popular picture-books, view children's digital art, and make your own book – or a replica of Ned Kelly's helmet! (Young children should be supervised by an adult.)
Time: Daily during Library hours
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: Not required
Free
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