In this episode of A Third Place, celebrated Shakespeare scholar David McInnis reflects on his student days at the University of Melbourne and the spaces that shaped his intellectual journey. From the calm refuge of the Baillieu Library’s south lawn windows, to a chance encounter with a Shakespeare Second Folio in the rare books room, McInnis shares how libraries have been a source of wonder, perspective, and transformation throughout his life. He also speaks about the enduring presence of Shakespeare in culture—from birds introduced to America by literary enthusiasts to Melbourne’s forgotten Shakespearean landmarks—and why libraries remain his “happy place,” where students and scholars alike can experience the awe of history and the spark of discovery.