Summer Blockbuster

Get ready to participate and play with an exciting range of experiences at the Library this summer!

Deep dive into the refreshing new season of fun-filled exhibitions, lively talks and exploratory tours that promise to broaden your ideas and progress your passions, including State Library Bricktoria, our event series celebrating all things LEGO® bricks!

There’s something for everyone at the Library, so browse the program below and grab your tickets today.

State Library Victoria members will receive 48-hour early release of tickets as well as many other benefits. Become a member today.

State Library Bricktoria: bricks & beats with the Brickman

A young child sitting in the Library smiling while wearing a blue paper crown and having her hands wide spread

Kids’ Takeover

An image of two kids hands playing with colourful LEGO

State Library Bricktoria: building the dome

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Window on Collections: the Rural & Regional Photography Commission

Our new exhibition provides a raw glimpse into the lives of rural and regional Victorians following the events of 2020.

Cost: Free

Daily

Ned Kelly's armour

This brand new display reveals why Ned Kelly remains a subject of fierce debate and interest, and challenges you to question your own assumptions.

Cost: Free

ongoing

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The changing face of Victoria

Our new exhibition invites you to learn from the past in order to change the future.

Cost: Free

17 January 2022, 10:00am–05 March 2022, 6:00pm

Library on the Lawn

We’re extending the fun and games outside and onto the lush Library lawn this summer!

Cost: Free

18 January 2022, 10:00am–11:00am

Newsworthy

Discover how to find specific newspapers in hard copy, online and on microfilm.

Cost: Free

online

18 January 2022, 11:00am–06 February 2022, 4:00pm

State Library Bricktoria: building the dome

Watch the live-action as these practitioners piece together the intricate details of the Library.

Cost: Free

19 January 2022, 10:30am–23 February 2022, 12:15pm

Playdate at the Library: get moving with Happy Feet Fitness

Join us this summer for a moving and grooving interactive lesson every week!

Cost: Free

20 January 2022, 10:00am–3:00pm

Kids’ Takeover

We're transforming our spaces into an interactive and colourful playground for families!

Cost:

20 January 2022, 10:00am–11:00am

Finding families

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

Cost: Free

Online

21 January 2022, 10:15am–05 March 2022, 11:15am

History of the Library tour

Discover the fascinating history of State Library Victoria and explore some of its many iconic spaces.

Cost: Free

24 January 2022, 10:30am–28 February 2022, 12:00pm

Storytime

Share the delight of stories, songs, play and craft activities with your pre-schooler.

Cost: Free

24 January 2022, 12:00pm–28 February 2022, 12:30pm

StartSpace tours

Join us for a free tour of the Library's ideal spaces to kickstart your business journey!

Cost: Free

25 January 2022, 10:00am–11:00am

Introduction to the Library webinar

Learn how to access and navigate the Library’s wealth of physical and online collections.

Cost: Free

online

Daily

World of the book 2021-22

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Cost: Free

27 January 2022, 10:15am–12:15pm

[Audio described sessions] State Library Bricktoria: building the dome

Explore the magic and wonder of LEGO® in a audio described session for all ages to enjoy.

Cost: Free

28 January 2022, 11:00am–4:00pm

State Library Bricktoria: treasure hunt

Explore the spaces across the Library to collect LEGO® bricks for your own take-home model.

Cost: $15

29 January 2022, 11:00am–4:00pm

State Library Bricktoria: face-to-face with the Brickman

Take part in meeting with Ryan McNaught - The Brickman - for signed autographs and photo opportunities.

Cost: Free

Sold out

03 February 2022, 7:00pm–10:00pm

State Library Bricktoria: bricks & beats with the Brickman

Join us for an adults-only brick building extravaganza!

Cost: $35

04 February 2022, 11:00am–12:00pm

Student member induction

Learn how to make the most of the Library’s spaces, resources and collections.

Cost: Free

Members only

04 February 2022, 11:00am–06 February 2022, 4:00pm

State Library Bricktoria: marginalia mystery mosaic

Join us as we transform a beautiful image from the Library’s manuscript collection into a LEGO® brick mosaic.

Cost: Free

08 February 2022, 5:00pm–5:45pm

Teen Writing Bootcamp: information session

Chase your passion with our boot camps for budding teen writers!

Cost: Free

Online

10 February 2022, 10:30am–12 February 2022, 3:30pm

Musical Stories: Introducing Teddy

Introduce your children to the magic of live music in an exciting new collaboration with Orchestra Victoria.

Cost: Free

Sold Out

11 February 2022, 7:00pm–8:30pm

The Salon Series: fighting form

Join us for a special celebration of artists who push formal limits and play outside the boundaries.

Cost: $35, and $30 concession and State Library Victoria Cultural Members

16 February 2022, 1:00pm–1:30pm

Short Spark: adaptation

Join us for a captivating lunchtime session on adaptability.

Cost: Free

16 February 2022, 7:00pm–9:30pm

Spark: adaptation

Explore the Library’s new lecture series – with a twist.

Cost: $35

17 February 2022, 10:00am–11:00am

Researching your home

This brand new webinar will help to answer the questions and curiosities you may have about your family home.

Cost: Free

Online

17 February 2022, 5:30pm–7:30pm

Cultural Members - Rare Book viewing

Discover the riches of the Rare Book Collection as our expert curators take us on a magnificent journey.

Cost: Free

22 February 2022, 6:30pm–7:30pm

The 2022 Redmond Barry Lecture: the power of sport

Join acclaimed journalist Angela Pippos as she delivers the 2022 Redmond Barry Lecture: the power of sport.

Cost: Free

24 February 2022, 6:30pm–8:00pm

Window on Collections: Ulysses

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the novel Ulysses, written by James Joyce.

Cost: Free

26 February 2022, 11:45am–12:45pm

'World of the book' tour

See highlights of the ‘World of the book’ exhibition on this free guided tour.

Cost: Free

04 March 2022, 10:30am–12:00pm

VCE Top Talks

Join us for a Ted Talks-style event, where past, current and future VCE students inspire each other.

Cost: Free

What's on

Summer Blockbuster

State Library Bricktoria: bricks & beats with the Brickman

Kids’ Takeover

State Library Bricktoria: building the dome

Filter events by date

Filter by event type

Filter by cost

All events & exhibitions

Window on Collections: the Rural & Regional Photography Commission

Ned Kelly's armour

The changing face of Victoria

Library on the Lawn

Newsworthy

State Library Bricktoria: building the dome

Playdate at the Library: get moving with Happy Feet Fitness

Kids’ Takeover

Finding families

History of the Library tour

Storytime

StartSpace tours

Introduction to the Library webinar

World of the book 2021-22

[Audio described sessions] State Library Bricktoria: building the dome

State Library Bricktoria: treasure hunt

State Library Bricktoria: face-to-face with the Brickman

State Library Bricktoria: bricks & beats with the Brickman

Student member induction

State Library Bricktoria: marginalia mystery mosaic

Teen Writing Bootcamp: information session

Musical Stories: Introducing Teddy

The Salon Series: fighting form

Short Spark: adaptation

Spark: adaptation

Researching your home

Cultural Members - Rare Book viewing

The 2022 Redmond Barry Lecture: the power of sport

Window on Collections: Ulysses

'World of the book' tour

VCE Top Talks