The 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
© Andrew Lloyd
This image appears on the page: The dome’s early days
Catty_Jones: @ZettaFlorence @readingsbooks @library_vic some of those would be GREAT teaching tools for my Year 7-9 history classes!
We want to be a catalyst for generating new knowledge and ideas, and a place where all Victorians can discover, learn, create and connect.
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Our Free, secular and democratic image gallery features highlights from the exhibition
View the image gallery
See 100 readers read 100 seconds of their favourite book in the dome.
Watch 100 readers on our YouTube channel
Browse Readings at the Library for exclusive dome-related merchandise that reproduces beautiful items from our collection.
Visit Readings at the Library
