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

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Enjoy a selection of the Library’s 21st-century paintings of Melbourne cityscapes by living Australian artists.

Cost: Free

Take a free guided tour exploring the Library, daily from 10.45am to 11.30am.

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

Discover what kinds of records the Library holds, what they contain, who can access the records and how.

Cost: Free

Discover the most crucial parts of storytelling in this workshop with Ellie Marney.

Cost: $10.00

Join us on an interstellar adventure, discussing the life and influence of Hugo Gernsback.

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 Emily Bitto in conversation with Award-winning author Michelle de Kretser as they launch her new book, Michelle de Kretser on Shirley Hazzard

Cost: Free

Explore rap, poetry and performance with Mantra, one of Australia's most respected hip-hop artists.

Cost: $10.00

The search is on for Australia's 2019 poetry slam champion!

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Avoiding another Hazelwood: how to manage coal closures - Melbourne

Cost: Free

Join Inky Awards shadow judge Isabella Ciccone in conversation with YA authors Michael Earp, Jodi McAllister and Demet Divaroren.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Join Marika Kocsis, Senior Conservator of Paper, to learn about View of the north shore, Port of Melbourne (1862) by Captain Wilbraham Frederick Evelyn (WFE) Liardet

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Discover 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

Join us in exploring unrealised utopian visions in landscape and urban design.

Cost: Free

Gain the tools you need to discover more about your own family tree during this four-week online course.

Cost: Free

Join guest curator Nicholas J Johnson as he explores Melbourne’s Sherlock Holmes, John Mitchell Christie.

Cost: Free