DailyWindow on Collections: the Rural & Regional Photography CommissionOur new exhibition provides a raw glimpse into the lives of rural and regional Victorians following the events of 2020.Cost: Free
DailyNed Kelly's armourThis brand new display reveals why Ned Kelly remains a subject of fierce debate and interest, and challenges you to question your own assumptions.Cost: Freeongoing
DailyThe changing face of VictoriaOur new exhibition invites you to learn from the past in order to change the future.Cost: Free
18 October 2021, 10:00amAsk a LibrarianLearn more about the fascinating queries, collection items and FAQs our librarians receive.Cost: FreeOnline
18 October 2021, 11:30am–29 November 2021, 12:00pmStorytimeShare the delight of stories, songs, play and craft activities with your pre-schooler.Cost: Freeonline
20 October 2021, 10:30am–24 November 2021, 11:30amPlaydate at the LibraryJoin us this Spring for an interactive science lesson every week!Cost: Freeonline
21 October 2021, 10:00am–11:00amResearching your homeThis brand new webinar will help to answer the questions and curiosities you may have about your family home.Cost: FreeOnline
26 October 2021, 1:00pm–1:30pmStartSpace Business Book Chat with Bernadette SchwerdtJoin this online session to hear about Bernadette’s new book and the best practical tips for shaping a successful online business.Cost: FreeOnline
28 October 2021, 6:30pm–7:30pm2021 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture: Rose HiscockJoin us for a powerful lecture exploring how cultural institutions act as a conduit for knowledge.Cost: Freeonline
29 October 2021, 7:00pm–10:00pm2021 Australian Poetry Slam: Victorian state finalThe search is on for Australia’s 2021 poetry slam champion!Cost: Freeonline
09 November 2021, 10:00am–11:00amIntroduction to the Library webinarLearn how to access and navigate the Library’s wealth of physical and online collections.Cost: Freeonline
09 November 2021, 6:00pm–7:00pmWindow on Collections: comics and immigrationJoin us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on how the topic of immigration is explored within comics and graphic novels.Cost: FreeOnline
12 November 2021, 11:00am–10 December 2021, 12:00pmStudent member inductionLearn how to make the most of the Library’s spaces, resources and collections.Cost: FreeMembers only
16 November 2021, 10:00am–11:00amNewsworthyDiscover how to find specific newspapers in hard copy, online and on microfilm.Cost: Freeonline
23 November 2021, 10:00am–11:00amFinding familiesLearn the principles of family history, access research resources and tour the Family History collection in this introductory workshop.Cost: FreeOnline
23 November 2021, 6:30pm–7:45pmReadings Literary Preview: Australian fictionLook into the future of literature with the guidance of top Australian publishers.Cost: Freeonline
06 December 2021, 6:30pm–7:30pm2021 Foxcroft Lecture: The tree house in Portugal, a book historyJoin us as we delve into the origins of tree houses, as seen through the eyes of a garden historian.Cost: Freeonline
