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Celebrating 170 years, noting many a change

On the first of May in the year 1854, we proudly proclaimed our existence during a public gathering. Before the establishment of the town council, the PMI Victorian History Library had already begun its journey, unfolding across three cherished locations. Fast forward...

Our First Year Livestreaming Events

Here at the PMI Victorian History Library Inc. we have been conducting a little experiment. We want to reach more of our members and the public, to let everyone know about the fascinating events we have in the library every month. To do this we've become film makers,...

Interviewing Robyn Annear: CORNERS OF MELBOURNE

Robyn Annear is author of eight books of history, including Bearbrass, A City Lost & Found: Whelan the Wrecker’s Melbourne, Adrift in Melbourne and, most recently, Corners of Melbourne: The great orange-peel panic & other stories from the streets. She appeared...

Meet Our Newest Board Member Carmel O’Keeffe

Carmel O’Keeffe joined the PMI Victorian History Library board in May, following her nomination by Museums Victoria (MV), - where she is the General Manager of Digital Life - a role that sits at the convergence of museums, technology, and media. Carmel’s team at MV is...

Library Staff

Lauren Joffe (Chief Librarian) Ellen Coates (Collections Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator) Evangelia Praresti (Administration Assistant) Jade Koekoe (Library Marketing Officer) The library staff are supported by casual staff and volunteers The PMI Victorian History...