World of the Book Explore a world of ideas and imagination in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

World of the Book

daily exhibition

Thrill the booklover in your life Give a lasting legacy - your gift of a personalised bookplate will be permanently housed in the State Library collection

Thrill the booklover in your life

Festive gifts

Clement Meadmore Hear about Clement Meadmore’s enduring impact on Australian design.

Clement Meadmore

Free event

Planning a function? Our iconic venues are available for weddings, conferences and parties.

Planning a function?

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So many ebooks Browse our bumper summer selection of ebooks to download or read online – we have more than 12,000 to choose from!

So many ebooks

Free download

Enter around the corner Come inside the Russell Street and La Trobe Street entrances and see what’s new

Enter around the corner

OPEN AS USUAL

Holiday season opening hours & service changes

5 Dec 2018

The Library is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day, with changed hours & collection delivery times Christmas Eve to 2 Jan. READ MORE

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Come and discover State Library Victoria – explore a world of information and stories, and enjoy free tours, exhibitions, events and family fun.

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Library Mon–Thurs 10am–9pm, Fri–Sun 10am–6pm
Dome Galleries daily 10am–6pm
(Thurs to 9pm)
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Library news

    Holiday season opening hours & service changes

    5 Dec 2018

    The Library is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day, with changed hours & collection delivery times Christmas Eve to 2 Jan. READ MORE

  • Giant student artworks transform State Library

    16 Oct 2018

    Larger-than-life unicorns, futuristic creatures and vibrant flowers bring to life State Library Victoria’s facade with the unveiling of an artwork spanning 27 metres by RMIT student Caro Pattle. READ MORE

  • Major $20,000 public art commission awarded to Melbourne artist, Tai Snaith

    21 Sep 2018

    A large-scale public artwork by Melbourne artist Tai Snaith was unveiled inside the first of the new spaces officially opened as part of Vision 2020. READ MORE

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Our latest stories

The State Library is the keeper of Victoria's history – and home to millions of stories. Get to know the treasures and curiosities from our incredible collection, and hear tales from our community and from inside the Library.

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