7K views · 249 reactions | The State Library Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, is one of the oldest public libraries in the world, founded in 1854. It holds the distinction of being the 3rd busiest public library globally, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. The La Trobe Reading Room is one of its most famous spaces, known for its impressive domed ceiling. Opening hours: - Daily: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM : @visitmelbourne | 1000 Libraries | Facebook

Go behind the scenes of making history more accessible. 🔍 When Mouthful of Dust launched, we teamed up with the Centre For Accessibility Australia (CFA) to make sure the experience met recent WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. These updates have made the experience even more accessible, with improved navigation, enhanced screen reader compatibility and optimised interactive features - so everyone can explore and enjoy. 👉 Discover Mouthful of Dust: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/mouthful-of-dust/ 👉 Read

🕰️ Travel through time with State Library Victoria! 👋 Welcome to the 1950s. After the hardship and turmoil of the previous decade, the 1950s offered Victoria an improved standard of living and a shot towards ‘the suburban dream’. Employment opportunities ramped up, a home of one’s own became an achievable feat and post-war migration programs meant Australia’s population was enriched with new arrivals from Greece, Italy, Poland, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands and more. Peace wasn’t taken for

We need your support to purchase and protect this extraordinary watercolour of Port Melbourne. Hidden from the public for more than 150 years, we now have the chance to acquire and share this piece of history. | State Library Victoria