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

Explore this temporary exhibition showcasing images of Melbourne's architectural wonders throughout the 1950's and 1960's.

Cost: Free

Explore a world of ideas and imagination in this exhibition showcasing the history of book design, production and illustration.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

The newly curated Cowen Gallery exhibition showcases works from the Library’s paintings collection, exploring regional and urban themes.

Cost: Free

Take a free guided tour exploring the Library, daily from 11am to 11.45am.

Cost: Free

See highlights of the 'World of the book' exhibition on this free daily tour at 11.30am.

Cost: Free

Visit the La Trobe Reading Room and see highlights of the 'Changing face of Victoria' exhibition in this free guided tour. Ned Kelly's armour is temporarily off display

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

Sneak a peek behind the scenes at the iconic State Library and roam the building from top to bottom in this tour.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Hear Chaucer’s language brought to life with medieval literature expert Professor Stephanie Trigg.

Cost: Free

Learn everything you need to know about searching and downloading ebooks to a PC or your own device.

Cost: Free

Learn more about how to access resources and navigate the Library's catalogue.

Cost: Free

Hear the visions of five emerging writer's in this self-guided listening tour for The Emerging Writers' Festival.

Cost: $10.00

Join curator Bethan Johnson to explore how the hopes of modernity shaped farming in Victoria.

Cost: Free

Join Emerging Writers’ Festival’s three Melbourne Recital Centre Writers-in-Residence for a night of discussion, performance and live music.

Cost: Full price $30, concession $25.

Join 70 artists across two days of panels, discussions, workshops and more!

Cost: Early bird full price $80, concession $60 for a limited time only.

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)

Learn research skills to help you navigate the family history collections.

Cost: Free

Join in the excitement and register for the 2019 Poetry Slam heats!

Cost: Free

Hear Dr Catherine Padmore explore material relating to the book and it's author Joan Lindsay’s life.

Cost: Free

Join our curators for a special Rare Book Week tour of State Library's permanent exhibition, World of the book.

Cost: Free

Hear Shane Carmody's special talk for Rare Book Week.

Cost: Free

Hear unexpected delights from the The WE Alma Collection for Rare Book Week.

Cost: Free

Hear about one of the world’s largest collections of rare English printed works for Rare Book Week.

Cost: Free

Explore examples of curious marginalia from medieval and early modern books for Rare Book Week.

Cost: Free

Discover the legends about this fictional southern land through the Maps Collection for Rare Book Week.

Cost: Free

Find out more about the sketches, paintings and aretafcts of Georgiana McCrae.

Cost: Free

Join acclaimed ballet dancer David McAllister AM as he delivers the 2019 Redmond Barry lecture Ballet: not just tutus and tiaras.

Cost: Free

Watch as students aged 15–18 years from government, Catholic and independent schools battle it out at the state final of the Plain English Speaking Awards (PESA).

Cost: Free

Extend your practical research skills and learn about the tools and resources offered at the Library, vital for VCE and beyond.

Cost: Free