The State Library of Victoria | Australia's Most Visited Public Library

The State Library of Victoria — from 1854: Calm, historic and absolutely stunning in the heart of the CBD, Melbourne Australia. Did you Know? Holds the journals of John Batman, founder of Melbourne
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⭐ Top Facts: State Library of Victoria

• 📅 Founded in 1854 — one of the oldest free public libraries in the world
• 🏛️ Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD on Swanston Street
• 🆓 Free entry for everyone — always has been
• 📚 Holds over 2 million books and millions of historical items
• 🏆 Home to the iconic La Trobe Reading Room, opened in 1913
• 🔵 The reading room’s dome spans 34.75 metres, making it one of the largest in the world
• 🗺️ Houses original maps, manuscripts, photographs, and artworks
• 🇦🇺 Holds the journals of John Batman, founder of Melbourne
• 🎨 Features exhibitions, galleries, and public events year-round
• 🌿 A popular quiet escape from the busy city streets

The State Library Victoria is the main library of the Australian state of Victoria. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world. It is also Australia's busiest library the third most-visited public library in the world.

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