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The Corner Under 8's Day
Children take over State Library for Under Eights celebrations

20 May 2026

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The Corner opens after $3.6 million transformation

15 April 2026

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What is a good death? New exhibition explores death in life

8 April 2026

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Trailblazing broadcaster Wayne Coolwell celebrated at State Library

23 March 2026

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New partnership elevates Queensland craft and design

19 March 2026

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Statement: black&write!

13 March 2026

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What is a good death? New exhibition explores death in life

9 March 2026

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Text reading: Statement Daubney Review
Statement: Daubney Review

5 March 2026

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State Library revs up for summer with a new exhibition

December 2025

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Ash Barty visits Ipswich as First 5 Forever Ambassador

26 November 2025

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Queensland Fellowships and Medals winners
Love letters, a lighthouse and lost histories: Fellowship recipients revealed

6 November 2025

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Pioneering Torres Strait Islander artist celebrated at State Library

24 October 2025

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Queensland Literary Awards 2025 winning books
Black Witness wins prestigious Queensland literary award

26 September 2025

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Cj Hendry’s Pink Chairs permanently recline at State Library

2 September 2025

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2025 Young Writers Award winners announced

31 July 2025

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Statement: Alliance’s powerful commitment to Australian children

28 July 2025

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Daubney Review Terms of Reference
Daubney Review Terms of Reference

15 July 2025

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Statement from State Librarian and CEO Vicki McDonald AM

20 May 2025

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Justine Clarke and dirtgirl lead celebration at State Library

15 April 2025

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Traditional (Kalkadunga) life
Survival story of the Kalkadoons showcased in new exhibition

17 March 2025

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Share the library love across Queensland

12 February 2025

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Rainbows and kookaburras: Neon exhibition lights up Queensland

2 December 2024

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Ash Barty visits Cairns as First 5 Forever Ambassador

1 November 2024

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Queensland Literary Awards 2024 winning books
Queensland Literary Awards winners announced

5 September 2024

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Queensland Literary Awards finalists announced

1 August 2024

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2024 Young Writers Award winner announced

25 July 2024

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Poets win black&write! Fellowships

15 May 2024

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National Photographic Portrait Prize at State Library

8 May 2024

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Charlie the AI soldier enlists with State Library

23 April 2024

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black&write! Fellowship shortlist 2024
black&write! Fellowships shortlist announced

15 April 2024

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Ash Barty named First 5 Forever ambassador

4 April 2024

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Cake podcast serves up sweet slice of history

15 November 2023

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Former member of The Go-Betweens wins prestigious State Library fellowship

3 November 2023

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Purpose built exhibition
Going out on a limb to challenge views on architecture

26 August 2023

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Queensland Literary Awards finalists announced 

2 August 2023

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Grace Hammond, Young Writers Award Winner 2023
2023 Young Writers Award winner announced

25 July 2023

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Aboriginal stockmen and stockwomen stories told in State Library showcase

22 June 2023

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Supernatural crime and poetry win black&write! Fellowships

30 May 2023

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Children’s COVID-19 art recognised by UNESCO World Register

14 April 2023

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Lights, cameras … art in new State Library exhibition

20 February 2023

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State Library announces 2022 Young Writers Award winner

10 November 2022

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Prison farms to home furnishings: awards spark new thinking on history

6 October 2022

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First Nations libraries celebrated in new showcase

4 October 2022

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Queensland Literary Awards recipients 2022
Queensland Literary Awards winners announced

31 August 2022

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Queensland Literary Awards finalists announced

3 August 2022

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Soak up the history of tea towels at State Library

1 August 2022

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2022 black&write! Fellowship winners announced

31 May 2022

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Celebrating Eddie Mabo at State Library

26 May 2022

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