Stay warm and stay curious at the Library this winter

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Please note: there are often many sessions available for tours and some workshops, so be sure to click on the event to book a date that suits you.

State Library Victoria Unlocked: A Guided Tour Before the Doors Open

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

Mouthful of Dust: A New Kelly Web Experience

Mouthful of Dust: A Ned Kelly Web Experience

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Treaty

Acknowledge the past, present and future of Treaty with Victoria’s First Peoples.

Cost: Free

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Mouthful of Dust: A Ned Kelly Web Experience

Join us for an extraordinary online journey and see the iconic Ned Kelly relics up close and like never before.

Cost: Free

Online

Daily

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

Is it real or fake? Dive into how misinformation has shaped life and culture in the Library's newest exhibition.

Cost: Free

Daily

History of the Library Tour

Learn about the history of State Library Victoria and explore some of its heritage spaces.

Cost: Free

Daily

World of the Book

Explore the 20th anniversary of the Library's most beloved exhibition. Experience the rare, the sacred and the iconic in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Cost: Free

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Ned Kelly’s Armour

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

Cost: Free

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Wander: A Self-Guided Tour

Wander through the intriguing and interesting history of the Library at your own pace with a self-guided digital tour.

Cost: Free

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Beyond the Book: A Digital Journey through the Emmerson Collection

Explore a treasure trove of rare books and thrilling tales from British history.

Cost: Free

Online

01 July 2025, 11:00am–31 August 2025, 2:00pm

World of the Book Tour

Tour this one-of-a-kind exhibition and learn about the history of book design, production and illustration from the Middle Ages to today.

Cost: Free

05 July 2025, 3:00pm–20 July 2025, 5:00pm

Once Upon A Page

Calling all book lovers and creators! Be the author, illustrator, and designer of your very own mini magazine.

Cost: Free

14 July 2025, 10:30am–12:00pm

VCES School Holiday Workshop: LEGO® Robotics

LEGO® at the Library is back!

Cost: Free

sold out

15 July 2025, 10:30am–12:30pm

Newsworthy at the Library

Explore the Library’s extensive newspaper collection and enhance your research skills in this hands-on Library workshop.

Cost: Free

16 July 2025, 10:15am–11:45am

Create Your Own Book Workshops

Calling all apprentice book makers: we need your help!

Cost: $10 (child admission)

16 July 2025, 11:00am–12:00pm

Studio 2 Induction

Join us for a free, insightful group induction to get you started using Studio 2.

Cost: Free (must become a Library member)

16 July 2025, 1:30pm–2:00pm

Studio 4 Induction

Join us for a free, insightful group induction to get you started using Studio 4.

Cost: Free (must become a Library member)

17 July 2025, 11:30am–12:30pm

Story House Workshop with Anna Walker

Make your very own story house in this hands-on school holidays workshop.

Cost: $10 (child admission)

17 July 2025, 1:00pm–1:30pm

Storytime with Anna Walker

Step into a world of wonder with Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge illustrator ambassador, Anna Walker, for a special storytime at the Library.

Cost: Free

17 July 2025, 1:30pm–2:00pm

Meet the Author: Book Signing with Anna Walker

Don’t miss out on the chance to meet award-winning illustrator and author, Anna Walker, at an exclusive book signing event held at Readings Bookstore State Library.

Cost: Free

17 July 2025, 6:30pm–8:00pm

Storytime: After Dark

The people have left, the lights have been dimmed, and the Library has gone to bed. Or so the grown-ups think! Join us for a special after-hours Storytime at the Library.

Cost: Free

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21 July 2025, 10:30am–11:00am

Toddler Tales

Bring your toddler to a session filled with stories, songs and rhymes.

Cost: Free

21 July 2025, 11:30am–12:00pm

Baby Bounce

Join us for a fun, interactive session of stories, songs and rhymes.

Cost: Free

21 July 2025, 12:00pm–12:30pm

Introduction to StartSpace

Kickstart your business journey with a free introduction to our business support service.

Cost: Free

23 July 2025, 10:30am–11:00am

Storytime

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

Cost: Free

26 July 2025, 11:30am–12:45pm

Mixed Reality in State Library Victoria's Dome: Yoyo Munk Artist Talk and Preview

Be one of the first to explore the Dome through mixed-reality headsets that meld real-world architecture with 3D objects and motion, guided by artist Yoyo Munk.

Cost: $39 (general admission), $35.10 (Cultural and Student Membership admission), $31.20 (concession admission), $27.30 (First Nations admission)

28 July 2025, 4:00pm–5:00pm

Rare Book Week: Judging a Book by its Cover

We’ve all heard the saying “never judge a book by its cover” – but when it comes to the world of fine bindings, aesthetics are everything.

Cost: Free

Sold out

29 July 2025, 4:00pm–5:00pm

Rare Book Week: Illuminated Manuscripts from Around the World

Embark on a journey around the world through the Library’s extensive Rare Books Collection.

Cost: Free

Sold out

30 July 2025, 1:00pm–2:00pm

Rare Book Week: World of the Book Curator Tour

Join the curators of World of the Book for a special tour of the Library’s most popular exhibition.

Cost: Free

Sold Out

30 July 2025, 7:00pm–9:00pm

Salon After D’Arc: Myths, Misdiagnoses and Misinformation

Explore the historical biases in medicine in a scintillating evening of myth, misdiagnoses and misinformation.

Cost: $35 (general admission), $28 (concession, under 30s and paid member admission), $24 (First Nations admission)

31 July 2025, 10:00am–3:15pm

Library and Information Week | To Read or Not To Read: Literacy Matters

SLV and the Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA) shine a light on how libraries actively work to dismantle barriers.

Cost: $25 (general); $20 (ALIA members and students). Free for First Nations. Ticket includes catered lunch.

31 July 2025, 2:00pm–3:00pm

Rare Book Week: Caring for Victoria’s Collections

Be guided through the specialist facilities in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Library’s Conservation Lab.

Cost: Free

Sold out

01 August 2025, 4:00pm–5:00pm

Rare Book Week: Down the Rabbit Hole

Take a tumble down the rabbit hole of State Library Victoria’s Rare Book Collection and explore the surreal and whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland.

Cost: Free

Sold out

05 August 2025, 11:00am–12:30pm

Library Orientation

Join our Librarians for a how-to on using the Library’s resources, services and grand historic spaces.

Cost: Free

05 August 2025, 2:00pm–3:00pm

Introduction to Newspapers & Family History Reading Room

Explore the Library’s Newspapers and Family History Reading Room in this one-hour introductory session.

Cost: Free

06 August 2025, 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

07 August 2025, 10:00am–11:00am

Researching Pubs and Publicans Webinar

Cost: Free

Online

12 August 2025, 10:00am–11:00am

Researching Your Home

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

Cost: Free

Online

14 August 2025, 10:00am–11:00am

Your Library Online

Learn how to access the Library wherever and whenever you want!

Cost: Free

Online

19 August 2025, 10:00am–11:00am

Newspapers for Family History

Learn how to navigate the Library’s extensive newspaper collection to research your family history in this special National Family History Month webinar.

Cost: Free

Online

21 August 2025, 5:45pm–31 August 2025, 10:00pm

Now or Never x DELIRI

Immersive projections by artistic duo Hamill Industries will transform the exterior of State Library Victoria.

Cost: Free

22 August 2025, 7:30pm–10:30pm

Library Up Late

Immerse yourself in a night dedicated to inspiration, imagination and watch as the Library comes alive with the pulse of creation.

Cost: $34 (general admission), $29 (paid members, concession and under 30s admission), $25 (First Nations admission)

10 September 2025, 7:00pm–9:00pm

Salon After D’Arc: Dreams, Creativity and the Subconscious

How do creatives translate fleeting visions into lasting art? And how do they wrestle with the fascinating tension between raw intuition and conscious craft? Uncover all in a fascinating evening.

Cost: $35 (general admission), $28 (concession, under 30s and paid member admission), $24 (First Nations admission)

08 October 2025, 7:00pm–9:00pm

Salon After D’Arc: Divination, Ritual and the Occult

Why are we so fascinated with the occult? Confront the supernatural forces shaping creative practice in our final Salon After D'Arc event of the year.

Cost: $35 (general admission), $28 (concession, under 30s and paid member admission), $24 (First Nations admission)

01 July 2025, 9:15am–31 August 2025, 10:15am

State Library Victoria Unlocked: A Guided Tour Before the Doors Open

From the iconic Dome to hidden catacombs, explore the Library before the doors open on this premium State Library Victoria guided tour.

Cost: $39 per person plus booking and payment fee