Athenaeum Library @LibraryAthena
Welcome to Victoria's oldest subscription library, located in the heart of literary Melbourne. Enjoying the pleasure of words since 1839. melbourneathenaeum.org.au Australia Joined April 2012-
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This project has been made possible through the Local History Grants Program and Public Record Office Victoria, supported by the Victorian Government, and a grant from the Stuart Leslie Foundation. 4/5 @PRO_Vic
This is an ongoing project so the number of objects accessible via eHive will continue to increase. Later this year, the Melbourne Athenaeum Archives will also be searchable via our website. This will be part of the wider redesign of the history section of the website. 3/5
eHive is a web-based cataloguing and collections management system that is used worldwide across museums, galleries, historical societies and archives to document and publish collections online. 2/5
We are pleased to advise that a selection of items from the Melbourne Athenaeum Archives can now be accessed online. Access is via the eHive website at ehive.com/collections/20… 1/5 @PRO_Vic
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Melbourne Athenaeum Library. $2 used book sale. What a great thing when we're coping with the cost of living. Personal visitors only! @LibraryAthena buff.ly/3I0Cjmb
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@saoghal_beag @ALIAVic Pop into the @LibraryAthena and chat to @AustralianJB . They may even give you a coffee!
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Seven fab events feature in this post! Rowville & Portland Libraries host author events, local bookshops host three bookclubs, and there's another 'Books at the Brewery' Event! Also, if you're in Qld, catch ABC's Lisa Millar in Rainbow Beach! bit.ly/3aHgnjw
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What's happening this weekend? (a bit of @LibraryAthena, a spot of @Writers_Vic and a splash of @EasternRegional) us9.campaign-archive.com/?e=2c4d57f31a&… #citiesoflit #melbmoment
We are so excited to have our 2022 artist-in-residence printmaker Bronwyn Rees work in the library in conjunction with @OpenHouseMelb July 30th and 31st. Bronwyn will also deliver a free artist talk Wednesday 27th at 6pm, call or email the library to book a spot!
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Book Launch: Join editors @sian1953 and Peter Beilharz for the launch of a new edited volume honouring the work of Stuart Macintyre. Next Friday 15 July @ 6pm @LibraryAthena thesiseleven.com/2022/07/07/boo…
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What's new on the City of Literature calendar? (a peppering of @LibraryAthena, a dash of @SLAVConnects and a hint of Radio Laria!) us9.campaign-archive.com/?e=2c4d57f31a&… #citiesoflit #melbmoment
Have you ever seen a ghost at the Athenaeum? 👻
It's come to light one of Melbourne's favourite theatres is haunted by ghosts - on Friday the 13th, nonetheless! An usherette who wanted to be a singing and dancing actress refuses to leave the historic Athenaeum. @allanraskall #9News
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@BlytheByName Join the Athenaeum Library too. It's a gem. @LibraryAthena melbourneathenaeum.org.au
We are thrilled that our shelves are playing host to #Bookish, an exhibition of contemporary artists’ books by members of the @printcouncil_au. The exhibition is open to view March 17-19 and March 22-26 during our usual opening hours. @Creative_Vic @NGVMelbourne
We love our members! Some kind words from a new member, “… a more lovely, friendly, kindly staff you could not hope to find. So nice to sit and admire books in this little gem of a library in the city.” #LibrariesChangeLives #melbournelibrary
@efthompson_ @VUPolytechnic You’re most welcome to come and visit us, currently we are open Tuesday through to Saturday, times can be found on our website. Hope to see you soon!
We loved having the Diploma of Library and Information Services students from @VUPolytechnic visit us today. We talked all things libraries, cataloguing, the history of the Athenaeum building, and they even saw the oldest working lift in Melbourne 🛗
You got it! “Keep your breath to cool your porridge and I shall keep mine to swell my song”
Correct! “In vain I have struggled… You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you”
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