Play Pod is the Library's program for children aged under eight years, packed with activities to read, create and play from 10am to 4pm daily.

Cost: Free

Experience Gracia & Louise's special artist book unfold 'in the round' in the heritage dais in the domed La Trobe Reading Room.

Cost: Free

Visit a remarkable free exhibition that tells the stories of the people, places and events that have shaped Victoria.

Cost: Free

Explore a world of ideas and imagination in this one-of-a-kind exhibition showcasing the history of book design, production and illustration from the Middle Ages to today.

Cost: Free

Visit the La Trobe Reading Room and see highlights of the 'Changing face of Victoria' exhibition in this free guided tour, held daily at 2pm except public holidays and during a temporary closure 14–25 May.

Cost: Free

Visit the magnificent domed La Trobe Reading Room and see highlights of the 'World of the book' exhibition on this free tour, held daily from 11.30am to 12.30pm, except public holidays.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

The search is on for Australia's 2018 Poetry Slam champion!

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

Take a free guided tour exploring the Library’s many spaces and services.

Cost: Free

Share this fun session of stories, songs and rhymes with children aged two and under, held three times a week.

Cost: Free

Have fun every Wednesday and Thursday with stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities for children aged three to five, their parents and carers.

Cost: Free

Discover the story of Victoria’s infamous bushranger Ned Kelly in this free guided tour running every Wednesday and Saturday, except public holidays.

Cost: Free

Investigate Australia's climate history with Joëlle Gergis, author of Sunburnt country.

Cost: Free

Join us for an exclusive vermouth-tasting event held in partnership with Hardie Grant Books and Maidenii.

Cost: From $66.00

Come behind the scenes to explore the State Library's intriguing Conservation Lab and hear about the work of conservators.

Cost: Free

Meet husband and wife literary collaborators Charmian Clift and George Johnston, who in 1948 jointly won Australia’s then-richest literary prize.

Cost: Free

State Library Victoria event live-streamed to various regional Victorian libraries

Cost: Free

The Kelly Gang may be Australia’s most famous bushrangers, but they weren’t the first.

Cost: Free

Embrace an evening of naturist spoken-word performances in response to famous feminist texts from Maude Davey, Krissy Kneen, Miss Jane Doe, Leisa Prowd and Frankie Valentine for Melbourne Writers Festival

Cost: $30/$27

Please note: Due to our Vision 2020 redevelopment project, artworks in Cowen Gallery and the Blue Rotunda will be removed and the Red Rotunda will be temporarily closed.

Cost: Free

Meet and learn from some of Australia's most exciting and inspiring storytellers in a free school holiday workshop for 12- to 15-year-olds.

Cost: Free (eligibility criteria apply)