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Explore our dome storiesThe State Library of Victoria invites you to celebrate the centenary of its iconic dome
Since 1913 the Library's domed reading room has been the symbolic heart of our great institution. Celebrate the scholarship, creativity and learning this architectural icon has inspired for generations of Victorians. Learn more
I have made and restored fine furniture for 30 years, mostly as a hobby but sometimes for money. I have just renovated my shop-front dwelling and am making a house-full of funtire to fit.
I am part Welsh. I want a Welsh dresser. I emailed a furniture firm in Wales - partly in Welsh - and got a link to a book on Welsh furniture over the last 500 years. I got this oh so beautiful book (2 volumes) from your reserved collection in you wonderful library and photocopied all the pages on Welsh dressers. Then I drooled over this book under your dome.
I shall make a lovely welsh dresser courtesy of your book and dome. Cymru am byth! (Wales for ever!)
Discover why people are so passionate about this iconic Library space.
Read some of our 100+ memories, anecdotes and interviews...
Explore our dome storiesLibrary_Vic: Lawrence Leung helped celebrate our dome centenary by reading a magic book! http://t.co/WYzeFayb Thanks @Lawrence_Leung!
We want to be a catalyst for generating new knowledge and ideas, and a place where all Victorians can discover, learn, create and connect.
Find out more about our strategic visionOur Free, secular and democratic image gallery features highlights from the exhibition
View the image gallerySee 100 readers read 100 seconds of their favourite book in the dome.
Watch 100 readers on our YouTube channelBrowse Readings at the Library for exclusive dome-related merchandise that reproduces beautiful items from our collection.
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