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The Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter has altered opening hours in January. Find out more.

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Welcome to our media centre, where you can read the latest information on events and new acquisitions at the Library or browse our media releases.

Media photography and interviews

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Commercial filming and photography

The Library's impressive galleries and spaces can be hired as unique locations for films, product advertisements, fashion shoots and television shows or documentaries. To discuss your requirements, contact our venue hire team on 03 8664 7291 or email Tim Rangi at [email protected]

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Youth literature acknowledged in 2010 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards

Wednesday 19 May 2010

The Prime Minister's Literary Award will be awarded to two additional categories, Young Adult's Fiction and Children's Fiction.

State Library announces recipients of $150,000 in fellowships

Thursday 08 April 2010

At the State Library today the recipients of the 2010 Creative Fellowship program and R E Ross Trust Playwrights' Script Development Awards were announced.

State Library Victoria CEO Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, 2003-11, by Andrew Lloyd

Anne-Marie Schwirtlich appointed Director-General of National Library of Australia

Thursday 11 February 2010

Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, Chief Executive Officer and State Librarian, has stepped down as head of the State Library of Victoria to assume the role of Director-General of the National Library of Australia.