Wander through the weird and wonderful history of the Library at your own pace with our new digital tour!

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Escape the bustle of the city with a meditative, multi-sensory experience inspired by State Library Victoria’s rooms, corridors and quiet corners.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Discover iconic, unseen and everyday photographs from one of Melbourne’s greatest chroniclers. From famous faces to famous places, Rennie Ellis captured it all.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Experience the untold story of an asylum seeker overcoming unthinkable odds. 

Cost: Free (مفت)

Discover the secret spaces in Australia's oldest public Library with a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour. 

Cost: Free

Dress your paper doll to impress in this fun, drop-in craft activity inspired by Millie Mak the Maker.

Cost: Free

Join documentary photographer Barat Ali Batoor for a Hazaragi tour of the Library's latest exhibition.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Join this free guided tour that explores the development of the Library's newest exhibition, Searching for Sanctuary: A journey of survival by Barat Ali Batoor.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Join us for a curator talk and learn about the history of book design, production and illustration.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free (must become a Library member)

Join our collection experts and be one of the first to view our newest acquisitions in these exclusive member viewings.

Cost: Free

Get crafty in our children's DIY workshops with the author-illustrator team behind Millie Mak the Maker, Alice Pung and Sher Rill Ng.

Cost: $10 (child admission), $8 (Family member child admission)

Join author-illustrator team Alice Pung and Sher Rill Ng for a special Storytime where they will read their book, Millie Mak the Maker.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free (must become a Library member)

Hear from podcaster and author Alexander Heffner on the 2024 American Presidential election.

Cost: $75 (general admission), $60 (paid members admission and concession)

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

Cost: Free

A behind-the-scenes discovery of the Library's Collection Care Headquarters awaits.

Cost: Free

Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Victorian Deaf community during National Week of Deaf People.

Cost: Free

Make your own cool crustacean in this drop-in craft activity.

Cost: Free

Learn the basics of Auslan in these lunchtime sessions.

Cost: Free

Join us for an utterly krill-ing all-singing, all-dancing show for kids and their adults these school holidays.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free