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 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
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
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 2019–31 March 2020 Story-go-round Interact with the beautiful Story-go-round installation by the Soft Stories art collective. Cost: Free
20 January 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
20 January 2020, 10:45am–11:15am Welcome to the Library tour Take a free guided tour exploring the Library, daily from 10.45am to 11.30am. Cost: Free
20 January 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
20 January 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
20 January 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
22 January 2020, 10:30am Baby bounce Join us for a fun, interactive session of stories, songs and rhymes on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Cost: Free
22 January 2020, 11:30am Toddler tales Bring your toddler to a session filled with stories, songs and rhymes every Wednesday at 11.30am. Cost: Free
22 January 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
23 January 2020, 6:00pm–6:30pm Dome at Dusk: Women of Colour in the Colonial Archive Join researcher Kacey Sinclair to uncover the stories and perspectives of racially diverse women in colonial Australia. Cost: Free Booked out
24 January 2020, 10:30am Storytime Share the delight of stories, songs, play and craft activities with your pre-schooler on Fridays and Saturdays! Cost: Free
03 February 2020–09 April 2020 After-school drop-in club Drop in and enjoy art, craft and games from 4.30–5.30pm for primary school-aged children, their parents and carers. Cost: Free
03 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
04 February 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
05 February 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
11 February 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
13 February 2020, 6:00pm–6:30pm Dome at Dusk: Remembering Georges – stories from Melbourne's most elegant store Join Annette Cooper, author of Remembering Georges as she delivers stories from Melbourne's most elegant store. Cost: Free 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 Bookings required
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
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 Bookings required
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 Bookings required
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–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
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 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
