DailyPeter Wille: Out drivingExplore this temporary exhibition showcasing images of Melbourne's architectural wonders throughout the 1950's and 1960's.Cost: Free
DailyWorld of the bookExplore a world of ideas and imagination in this exhibition showcasing the history of book design, production and illustration.Cost: Free
DailyThe changing face of VictoriaVisit a remarkable free exhibition that tells the stories of the people, places and events that have shaped Victoria.Cost: Free
DailyCowen GalleryThe newly curated Cowen Gallery exhibition showcases works from the Library’s paintings collection, exploring regional and urban themes.Cost: Free
02 September 2019–02 September 2020North RotundaEnjoy a selection of the Library’s 21st-century paintings of Melbourne cityscapes by living Australian artists.Cost: Free
24 October 2019–12 July 2020Velvet, Iron, AshesDiscover connections between people, events and icons from Victoria’s history in the exhibition Velvet, Iron, Ashes open in the Victoria Gallery from 10am–6pm daily.Cost: Free
04 November 2019–01 December 2019Branching outGain the tools you need to discover more about your own family tree during this four-week online course.Cost: Freebookings required
DailyWelcome to the Library tourTake a free guided tour exploring the Library, daily from 10.45am to 11.30am.Cost: Free
18 November 2019, 11:30am–12:30pm'World of the book' tourSee highlights of the 'World of the book' exhibition on this free daily tour at 11.30am.Cost: Free
18 November 2019, 1:30pm–3:00pmDome to catacomb tourSneak a peek behind the scenes at the iconic State Library and roam the building from top to bottom in this tour.Cost: Freebookings required
18 November 2019, 2:00pm–3:00pm'The changing face of Victoria' tourVisit 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 displayCost: Free
20 November 2019, 1:00pm–2:00pmVelvet, Iron, Ashes tourJoin this free weekly tour in the newly refurbished Victoria Gallery and see highlights of the Velvet, Iron, Ashes exhibitionCost: FreeBookings required
21 November 2019, 5:15pm–6:00pmVelvet, Iron, Ashes curator tourDiscover surprising connections between extraordinary people, events and icons from Victoria’s history on this tour with curator Carolyn Fraser.Cost: FreeBookings required
21 November 2019, 6:00pm–6:30pmDome at Dusk: The mystery of the missing beetlesJoin World of the book curator Dr Anna Welch to crack the case of the missing beetles!Cost: FreeBookings required
22 November 2019, 9:00pmSteve Gunn (US) live at State Library VictoriaDon't miss the chance to see Steve Gunn perform live in the spectacular Redmond Barry Reading Room for MMW 2019.Cost: $40.00Bookings required
27 November 2019, 5:30pm–7:15pmThe Book ShowABC Radio National's The Book Show is hosting another great debate!Cost: FreeBooked out
03 December 2019, 6:00pm–7:15pmThe Policy PitchThe Policy Pitch: The PM’s summer reading listCost: FreeBookings required
05 December 2019, 6:00pm–6:30pmDome at Dusk: Remembering Georges – stories from Melbourne's most elegant storeJoin Annette Cooper, author of Remembering Georges as she delivers stories from Melbourne's most elegant store.Cost: FreeBooked out
10 December 2019, 6:00pm–8:00pm2020 YA ShowcaseThe ever-popular YA Showcase is on again, book your tickets and join the fun!Cost: $25Bookings required
