This brand new 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

Our newest exhibition explores how we connect with universal themes of place and identity through the act of making by hand.

Cost: Free

What does Melbourne Fringe Festival mean to you?

Cost: Free

Join us at the Library for our new exhibition, which explores how we connect with universal themes of place and identity through the act of making by hand.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Join us for an interactive lesson every week!

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Part performance lecture, part snack exchange.

Cost: $45, $36 for State Library Victoria Member and concession, free for First Nations

Stories aren’t just found in books these school holidays.

Cost: Free

See highlights of the ‘World of the book’ exhibition on this free guided tour.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Master silly season with handmade gifts galore!

Cost: $25 full price and $20 for concession and Library members

Join us for a live webinar discussing this summer’s top titles.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

We’re extending the fun and games outside and onto the lush Library lawn this summer!

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Visit the Melbourne Fringe Festival in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere with a reduced sensory environment.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Join our expert librarians as they walk you through accessing our online databases, ebooks and more!

Cost: Free

Chase your passion for writing!

Cost: Free

Learn how to make the most of the Library’s spaces, resources and collections.

Cost: Free

Join us for presentations by three local creators of modern maps who place their personal experience of the world at the heart of their work.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Discover the cartography of the past!

Cost: Free