DailyWorld of the bookExplore a world of ideas and imagination in this one-of-a-kind exhibition showcasing the history of book design, production and illustration from the Middle Ages to today.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
08 January 2018–31 December 2018'World of the book' tourVisit the magnificent domed La Trobe Reading Room and see highlights of the 'World of the book' exhibition on this free tour, held daily from 11.30am to 12.30pm, except public holidays.Cost: Free
08 January 2018–31 December 2018'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, held daily at 2pm.Cost: Free
08 March 2018–24 November 2019Self-made: zines and artist booksDiscover 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: Freetouring exhibition
31 August 2018–30 November 2018Dome at duskJoin us under the Dome at dusk for a series of specialist collection talks.Cost: Freebookings required
19 September 2018, 11:00am–11:45amWelcome to the Library tourTake a free guided tour exploring the Library’s many spaces and services.Cost: Free
19 September 2018, 1:00pm–2:00pmNed Kelly tourDiscover the story of Victoria’s infamous bushranger Ned Kelly in this free guided tour running every Wednesday and Saturday, except public holidays.Cost: Free
20 September 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pmDome at dusk: Guide Alice – Maid of the AlpsLearn about the life of mountain guide, naturalist and photographer, Alice Manfield.Cost: Freebooked out
21 September 2018, 7:00pm–9:30pmAustralian poetry slam Victorian state finalAttend a live literary performance competition where the audience is the judge!Cost: Freebookings required
22 September 2018, 11:00am–12:00pmFitzroy Gardens walking tourMeet at Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory for a walking tour with Dr Monique WebberCost: Freebookings required
24 September 2018, 10:00am–2:00pmSchool holiday program: Story CampMeet 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)
24 September 2018, 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
25 September 2018, 10:00am–2:00pmPerfection: a biometric mirror by Lucy McRaeDare to peek into this biometric mirror installation, created by sci-fi artist Lucy McRaeCost: Free
27 September 2018, 6:30pm–7:30pmHugh T Williamson lecture: Programmed perfection – in conversation with Lucy McRaeHear pioneering artist Lucy McRae in conversation with computer-human interaction researcher Dr Niels WoutersCost: Freebookings required
02 October 2018, 1:00pm–2:00pm2018 Inky Awards CeremonyJoin us in celebrating the 2018 Gold and Silver Inky Award winners!Cost: Freebookings required
04 October 2018, 7:00pm–8:15pmWriters on Writers: Ceridwen Dovey on JM CoetzeeJoin us for the launch of the fourth book in the Writers on Writers seriesCost: Freebookings required
08 October 2018–02 November 2018Branching outGain the tools you need to discover more about your own family tree during this four-week online course.Cost: Freebookings required
18 October 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pmDome at dusk: Hamilton Hume – a brief statement of factsJoin us for Dome at dusk, a series of specialist collection talks under the domeCost: Freebookings required
31 October 2018, 6:00pm–9:00pmLexus Melbourne Cup tourSee the Lexus Melbourne Cup displayed during its stopover at State Library VictoriaCost: Free
01 November 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pmDome at dusk: the medieval art of dyingDive into the art of dying with World of the Book curator Anna WelchCost: Freebooked out
15 November 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pmDome at dusk: Jessie Traill – an artist at warCost: Freebookings required
29 November 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pmDome at dusk: Australian book designJoin special guest speakers from Australia’s thriving book design community to learn what makes us choose one cover over another.Cost: Freebookings required
30 November 2018, 6:00pm–7:00pmThe Garret LIVE at the LibraryHannah Kent, Jamila Rizvi and Alice PungCost: Freebookings required
