Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Plan your own extraordinary visit to State Library Victoria today: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/

When it comes to State Library Victoria’s magnificent collection, books are just the beginning. Follow Zoë Coombs Marr on a trip to uncover one of the Library’s most surprising collections – hair. Yes, hair! Brooch hair, ’80s hair, camel hair, even a lock of hair from the ill-fated explorers Burke and Wills. So, whether you’re interested in fairytales, hairy-tales or something else, the Library has something for you.

To discover more incredible stories and unique reasons to visit the Library, head to https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ now.