Hear John Gollings and a panel of artists reflect on the dome as a source of creative inspiration.
Explore the story of the dome
Discover why the dome is such a well-loved Victorian icon.
Featured stories
Illustrator and cartoonist
Author and artist
Visit
Discover the splendour of our domed La Trobe Reading Room with a personal visit.
Painter of light in the dome
21 May 2013
One of the works featured in the exhibition Enchanted dome: the Library and imagination is a superb watercolour painting of the La Trobe Reading Room...
Key events
Our free Enchanted dome exhibition features representations of the dome in art and literature from the 1950s to today.
Dome Centenary Conversations
In honour of our Dome Centenary the Library is hosting a free series of conversations celebrating the dome as a source of inspiration for writers, artists, musicians and photographers.
♥ the dome
Share your dome experiences and memories.
Share your stories
Featured story
Contributed by Lily Mulholland, Public servant, Canberra
I discovered the State Library's domed reading room in 1987 when the boy I adored throughout high... More
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