South Rotunda and the Heritage Collections Reading Room will be closed 22 July-27 Oct. Find out more.
Discover curiosities, treasures and the latest inspiring stories from our community and inside the Library
Read about historian Clare Wright's painstaking efforts to identify the anonymous author of a rare goldfields diary.
Watch a video with 2016 Creative Fellows Marita Dyson and Stuart Flanagan from the Orbweavers, discussing their inspirational research into West Melbourne's waterways.
Howzat! Gideon Haigh tells of two Australian women's pivotal contribution to a gentleman's game.
Step inside the iconic suit of armour worn by Ned Kelly on the day he was arrested at Glenrowan.
Go behind the scenes to learn what the dais in the heart of the La Trobe Reading Room was used for.
Learn how the Library's Chief Librarian tracked down a gang of soap thieves in the 1880s.
Mourn the loss of Melbourne's famous department stores, in particular Manton's and Georges.
Uncover the Library's new acquisition of 7" singles from the golden age of 45RPM gems.
Dr David Sornig ponders the history of West Melbourne’s lost wetlands, and takes us on a collective journey around the area.
