Discover the evolution of do-it-yourself publishing in this free exhibition of fanzines, punk zines, underground press publications and artist books designed to buck the commercial gallery system.

Cost: Free

Explore this temporary exhibition showcasing images of Melbourne's architectural wonders throughout the 1950's and 1960's.

Cost: Free

Explore a world of ideas and imagination in this exhibition showcasing the history of book design, production and illustration.

Cost: Free

Visit a remarkable free exhibition that tells the stories of the people, places and events that have shaped Victoria.

Cost: Free

The newly curated Cowen Gallery exhibition showcases works from the Library’s paintings collection, exploring regional and urban themes.

Cost: Free

Take a free guided tour exploring the Library, daily from 11am to 11.45am.

Cost: Free

See highlights of the 'World of the book' exhibition on this free daily tour at 11.30am.

Cost: Free

Visit the La Trobe Reading Room and see highlights of the 'Changing face of Victoria' exhibition in this free guided tour. Ned Kelly's armour is temporarily off display

Cost: Free

Explore the history of England's legendary King Arthur.

Cost: Free

Join State Library storytellers at Vision Australia Library for a special storytime.

Cost: Free

Discover the story of Victoria’s infamous bushranger Ned Kelly in this free guided tour running every Wednesday and Saturday, except public holidays.

Cost: Free

Sneak a peek behind the scenes at the iconic State Library and roam the building from top to bottom in this tour.

Cost: Free

Learn more about expedition artist Ludwig Becker.

Cost: Free

The Saturday Paper editor Maddison Connaughton and audio reporter and producer Elizabeth Kulas discuss the latest headlines over coffee.

Cost: Free

The Wheeler Centre and State Library Victoria, present Shelf Life: Paul Holdengräber and Susan Orlean on Libraries.

Cost: $25 adults and $20 concession

Find out more about your family history in this special tour.

Cost: Free

Join author Nam Le in conversation with Christos Tsiolkas, discussing his new book, Nam Le on David Malouf.

Cost: Free

Welcoming all international students.

Cost: Free

Learn everything you need to know about searching and downloading ebooks to a PC or your own device.

Cost: Free

Find out more about intrepid navigators, Ferdinand Magellan and Francis Drake.

Cost: Free

Hear award-winning writer and poet Maxine Beneba Clarke.

Cost: Free

Learn more about how to access resources and navigate the Library's catalogue.

Cost: Free

Join us under the Dome at dusk for a series of specialist collection talks.

Cost: Free

Hear Chaucer’s language brought to life with medieval literature expert Professor Stephanie Trigg.

Cost: Free

Hear the visions of six emerging writer's in this self-guided listening tour.

Cost: $10.00

Join curator Bethan Johnson to explore how the hopes of modernity shaped farming in Victoria.

Cost: Free

Join Emerging Writers’ Festival’s three Melbourne Recital Centre Writers-in-Residence for a night of discussion, performance and live music.

Cost: Full price $30, concession $25.

Join 70 artists across two days of panels, discussions, workshops and more!

Cost: Early bird full price $80, concession $60 for a limited time only.

Meet and learn from some of Australia's most exciting and inspiring storytellers in a free school holiday workshop for 12- to 15-year-olds.

Cost: Free (eligibility criteria apply)