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

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

Cost: Free

Enjoy a selection of the Library’s 21st-century paintings of Melbourne cityscapes by living Australian artists.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Take a free guided tour exploring the Library, daily from 10.45am to 11.30am.

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

Learn the principles of family history, access research resources and tour the Family History collection in this introductory workshop.

Cost: Free

Discover connections between people, events and icons from Victoria’s history in the exhibition Velvet, Iron, Ashes open in the Victoria Gallery from 10am–6pm daily.

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

Join us in exploring unrealised utopian visions in landscape and urban design.

Cost: Free

Gain the tools you need to discover more about your own family tree during this four-week online course.

Cost: Free

Learn research skills to help you navigate the family history collections.

Cost: Free

Join guest curator Nicholas J Johnson as he explores Melbourne’s Sherlock Holmes, John Mitchell Christie.

Cost: Free

Discover surprising connections between extraordinary people, events and icons from Victoria’s history on this tour with curator Carolyn Fraser.

Cost: Free

Join World of the book curator Dr Anna Welch to crack the case of the missing beetles!

Cost: Free

Don't miss the chance to see Steve Gunn perform live in the spectacular Redmond Barry Reading Room for MMW 2019.

Cost: $40.00

Celebrate the Christmas spirit with a free nightly light show on the Swanston Street facade!

Cost: Free

The ever-popular YA Showcase is on again, book your tickets and join the fun!

Cost: $25