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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

​Discover the fascinating stories of Victoria through a contemporary lens.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Explore State Library Victoria with the power of your imagination!

Cost: Free

The writing world can feel daunting and mysterious - join this group advice session to ask industry professionals all your burning questions about the business of writing.

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

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

LEGO® at the Library is back!

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 2.

Cost: Free (must become a Library member)

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

Cost: Free (must become a Library member)

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

Cost: Free

The search is on for Australia’s 2022 poetry slam champion!

Cost: Free

Every great adventure playground has a swing. Melbourne's is 8 metres tall.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Join our curators on a journey through the Library’s newest exhibition, MIRROR: New views on photography.

Cost: Free

Celebrate the launch of TikTok sensation Esmé Louise James’s new book, Kinky History, in an evening of risqué performance and intimate conversations.

Cost: $25 (general admission); $20 (concession and paid members); $17.50 (First Nations admission)

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

Be among the first to use Solace, a new digital sensory experience at State Library Victoria.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Hear from exhibition consultant and expert on Jewish culture and history, Paul Forgasz, and enjoy an after-hours members' viewing of this stunning exhibition.

Cost: Free

Explore MIRROR: New views on photography in a relaxed environment.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Immerse yourself in how libraries are made visible for those who are blind or visually impaired with this event illuminating the extraordinary languages of poetry and braille.

Cost: Free