What did vegetarians eat in the 19th century? Has the art of bread making really changed that much in 160 years? And what is a salad of French beans?
Travel through time with our large collection of cookbooks found in the Dewey category 641.5 – a category also known as International Cookbooks.
From egg fruit to celeri a l’espagnol, you can learn about trendy foods from the 1840s to today in this blog post.
Win a luxury city escape for 2
Become a Cultural member to enter the prize draw
Have you heard? If you become a Cultural member before 30 June, you’ll go in the draw to win a Melbourne Out Loud-themed prize pack and a night for 2 at the Pullman Melbourne City Centre hotel, valued at over $800.
What’s on
Coming soon at the Library
Aussie Bush Illustration Workshop15 Jun
Kids can join author Jess Racklyeft in a hands-on workshop where they’ll learn how to draw Aussie animals.
A Beginner’s Tour of the LibraryFrom 4 Jul
Get the low down on how to use the Library’s resources, services and grand historic spaces.
Searching for Sanctuary ToursFrom 11 Jul
Go behind the scenes with the team behind our newest exhibition Searching for Sanctuary.
Plan ahead before you visit
The Library is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Visit our website for more information on how to make the most of your visit.
