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

Prepare for your exam with a space ideal for studying.

Cost: Free

Join us for an interactive lesson every week!

Cost: Free

Join us for a read-along of Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh’s heartfelt children's book.

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

Chart the rise and restyling of the beloved book as our expert curators take you on a members-only journey through this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Cost: Free

Discover how to find and express your poetic voice.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Come along for a night that examines, champions and interrogates the power and politics of vulnerability.

Cost: $35, and $30 concession and State Library Victoria Cultural Members

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Explore the truth through creative non-fiction writing.

Cost: Free

Music and dance strike a balance between perpetual motion and perpetual stasis.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Children will learn the history and culture that inspired Wylah’s adventures.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Behind a huge projection screen lies a museum of ordinary people’s poignant histories and curious collections.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Be transported to a world of literary serenades through spoken word and accompanying soundscapes.

Cost: Free

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

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

Join us to view the much-anticipated exhibition in a members-only, private tour.

Cost: Free

Explore the wonder and creativity of organic storytelling in a workshop with Rachel Gyan.

Cost: Free

The Library will be bursting with activities, experiences and fun for kids and their grownups.

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Explore the magic of live music in an exciting collaboration with Orchestra Victoria!

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

Explore the sub-genre of science fiction mashed with slam poetry for the ultimate night of entertainment.

Cost: Free

Join us for the 2022 Foxcroft Lecture, where we will cast light on little known publications by British women writers of the 18th century.

Cost: Free

Enjoy a day of craft by taking part in a variety of knitting, crocheting and yarn-based activities for craft lovers of all ages to enjoy.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Take part in an Indigenous art and storytelling workshop, hosted by artist Lisa Kennedy.

Cost: Free

Discover lost connections and unfamiliar histories by learning about welfare records in this online family history workshop.

Cost: Free

Join us this season as we shine a light on extraordinary women at the Library.

Cost: Free

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

Cost: Free

Join us online to learn about the Library’s collection of artist books.

Cost: Free