Australia's largest and longest running rare book exhibition returns to the Library

Following an extensive global search, State Library Victoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Vicki McDonald AM FALIA as the Library’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective 8 September 2026.

Three of Australia's most influential voices in politics, publishing and health will make their only Melbourne appearances at State Library Victoria this winter as part of the 2026 Beyond the Page series. 

State Library Victoria is hosting its first ever drive-in movie cinema especially for kids – part of a huge program of free and low-cost activities these winter school holidays. 

State Library Victoria’s acclaimed after-hours conversation series Salon After D’Arc returns in 2026 with 4 thought-provoking evenings exploring the forces that shape how we love, remember and make meaning.

Close to a million people have enjoyed free access to World of the Book in the past 12 months.

Conservation work on the architectural drawings of St Paul's Cathedral has been completed.

Appeal to save more than 13,000 oral histories.

Keep costs to a minimum these school holidays with a range of free and low-cost activities on offer at State Library Victoria. From Storytime: After Dark to crafting a mobile and creating stories of their own, these fun events will elevate kids’ literacy, and many are hosted by award-winning author Davina Bell.