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A room at the State Library Victoria, with people seated at desks looking at digitised newspapers on screens, and other people walking past rows of high drawer storage units.
8 Oct – 11 Nov

Introduction to Newspapers and Family History Reading Room

  • Free
  • Talk

Explore the State Library Victoria's Newspapers and Family History Reading Room in this one-hour introductory session.

Discover how the Library’s rich collection can help piece together your family tree to uncover hidden secrets and fascinating details about your ancestors’ lives. Learn the skills you need to master the Library’s databases and efficiently use the research equipment.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 8 Oct
  • 2pm - 3pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tue 11 Nov
  • 2pm - 3pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Location

State Library Victoria
328 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Introduction to Newspapers and Family History Reading Room

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8664 7000
  • email address: enquiries@slv.vic.gov.au
  • Visit website for Introduction to Newspapers and Family History Reading Room

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Assisted listening
  • Mobility access

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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