State Library of Victoria

Official page for State Library Victoria. We like books, reading and long walks through the stacks.

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Location

Melbourne

Telephone

+61 3 8664 7000

Website

http://www.slv.vic.gov.au

Address

328 Swanston Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

General information

The State Library of Victoria is Australia's oldest free public library and the first of Victoria's key cultural institutions. Founded in 1854 when Victoria was barely 20 years old, the Library has continued to reflect the cultural and social development of the state and its people for 150 years.

VISIT US IN PERSON:
Check out our research tools, search our catalogue, dig around our collection, build your family tree, ask a Librarian, use our free wireless, study in one of our Reading rooms, have a coffee at Mr Tulk, check out the Jerilderie Letter, see Ned Kelly's armour, find out more about Bourke & Wills, explore all other aspects of Victorian history, experience an event, screening or exhibition, enjoy a tour, talk or children's activity, book a school visit or teacher's PD session, volunteer, donate, become a Friend of the Library... and plenty more!

VISIT US ONLINE:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/

CHECK OUT WHAT'S ON:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 9pm
Tuesday	10am - 9pm
Wednesday	10am - 9pm
Thursday	10am - 9pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm