Daily Peter Wille: Out driving Explore this temporary exhibition showcasing images of Melbourne's architectural wonders throughout the 1950's and 1960's. Cost: Free
Daily World of the book Explore a world of ideas and imagination in this exhibition showcasing the history of book design, production and illustration. Cost: Free
Daily The changing face of Victoria Visit a remarkable free exhibition that tells the stories of the people, places and events that have shaped Victoria. Cost: Free
02 September 2019–02 September 2020 North Rotunda Enjoy a selection of the Library’s 21st-century paintings of Melbourne cityscapes by living Australian artists. Cost: Free
Daily Velvet, Iron, Ashes 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
20 December 2019–27 February 2020 Story-go-round Interact with the beautiful Story-go-round installation by the Soft Stories art collective. Cost: Free No bookings required
23 February 2020, 10:45am–11:30am Welcome to the Library tour Take a free guided tour exploring the Library, daily from 10.45am to 11.30am. Cost: Free No bookings required
23 February 2020, 11:30am–12:30pm 'World of the book' tour See highlights of the 'World of the book' exhibition on this free daily tour at 11.30am. Cost: Free No bookings required
23 February 2020, 1:00pm–2:00pm Velvet, Iron, Ashes tour Join this free weekly tour in the newly refurbished Victoria Gallery and see highlights of the Velvet, Iron, Ashes exhibition. Cost: Free Bookings required
24 February 2020, 10:30am Toddler tunes Come and enjoy rhythm, melody and story with your toddler aged 18 months to 3 years on Mondays at 10.30am. Cost: Free No bookings required
24 February 2020, 11:30am Science storytime Share the delight of stories, songs, play and craft activities with your pre-schooler every Monday at 11.30am. Cost: Free No bookings required
24 February 2020, 1:30pm–3:00pm Dome to catacomb tour Sneak a peek behind the scenes at the iconic State Library and roam the building from top to bottom in this tour. Cost: Free bookings required
24 February 2020, 2:00pm–3:00pm 'The changing face of Victoria' tour Visit the La Trobe Reading Room and see highlights of the 'Changing face of Victoria' exhibition in this free guided tour. Cost: Free No bookings required
26 February 2020, 10:30am Baby bounce Join us for a fun, interactive session of stories, songs and rhymes on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Cost: Free No bookings required
26 February 2020, 11:30am Toddler tales Bring your toddler to a session filled with stories, songs and rhymes every Wednesday at 11.30am. Cost: Free No bookings required
27 February 2020, 6:00pm–6:30pm Dome at Dusk: Islamic bookbinding – an Indonesian Qur'an Find out about the Michael Abbott Collection of South-East Asian Islamic Manuscripts. Cost: Free Booked out
28 February 2020, 10:30am Storytime Share the delight of stories, songs, play and craft activities with your pre-schooler on Fridays and Saturdays! Cost: Free No bookings required
28 February 2020, 6:30pm–10:00pm The Saturday Paper Quiz Night Join us for a grand night of quizzing, hosted by The Saturday Paper. Cost: $85 per person, includes three-course meal. Drinks available for purchase. Booked out
02 March 2020–28 March 2020 Branching out Gain the tools you need to discover more about your own family tree during this four-week online course. Cost: Free bookings required
03 March 2020, 1:15pm–2:00pm Velvet, Iron, Ashes curator talk Discover surprising connections between extraordinary people, events and icons from Victoria’s history on this tour with curator Carolyn Fraser. Cost: Free Bookings required
04 March 2020, 9:00am Relaxed storytime Join us for a quiet and relaxed, low-sensory Storytime for children aged 3–5, their parents and carers. Cost: Free No bookings required
06 March 2020, 10:30am–11:30am Storytime presented by Vision Australia’s Feelix Library A tactile Storytime and craft session for all children! Cost: Free Bookings not required
10 March 2020, 10:15am–11:15am Newspapers and family history introduction tour Learn research skills to help you navigate the family history collections. Cost: Free bookings required
10 March 2020, 5:00pm–7:00pm Build your own path Join author and illustrator Tai Snaith and create a make-believe world from your dreams! Cost: Free Bookings required
10 March 2020, 6:00pm–7:15pm Suffragettes and philanthropists: leaders in the good work Learn about the history of social welfare and women’s suffrage in Australia, and the work that still needs to be done. Cost: Free Booked out
12 March 2020, 8:00pm–9:00pm Powerful bodies Strutt down the runway with tunes from legendary costumier Rose Chong and fashion from The Social Studio. Cost: Free Booked out
18 March 2020, 6:00pm–7:15pm 2020 Foxcroft Lecture: Larceny in the Library – Philip Bliss, Wynkyn de Worde and A treatise of a Galaunt Find out what a single leaf reveals about the early Tudor book trade with professor Joseph J Gwara. Cost: Free Bookings required
19 March 2020, 6:00pm–6:30pm Dome at Dusk: The old woman who lost her dumpling and other Japanese fairytales Discover the Library’s Japanese chirimen-bon, or crepe paper books, now on display in the World of the book exhibition. Cost: Free Booked out
19 March 2020, 6:00pm–7:15pm Australian Learning Lecture 2020: The future school Join internationally recognised education expert Valerie Hannon to find out how schools and learning might be reinvented in our transforming world. Cost: Free Bookings required
20 March 2020, 8:45am–3:30pm The future school masterclass: Australian Learning Lecture 2020 Join three educational innovators to explore how traditional learning can be reinvented to respond to the challenges of a transforming world. Cost: $200 per person Bookings required
22 April 2020, 6:00pm–8:00pm 2020 Fellowships information evening Find out more about our annual fellowships. Cost: Free No bookings required
30 April 2020, 6:00pm–6:30pm Dome at Dusk: A private case of banned books Hear Des Cowley and Dr Patrick Spedding unlock the history of a private case of banned books. Cost: Free Booked out
