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

The newly curated Cowen Gallery exhibition showcases works from the Library’s paintings collection, exploring regional and urban themes.

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

Explore this new permanent exhibition which features images of Melbourne's architectural wonders throughout the 1950's and 1960's.

Cost: Free

Visit the La Trobe Reading Room and see highlights of the 'Changing face of Victoria' exhibition in this free guided tour.

Cost: Free

Visit the magnificent domed La Trobe Reading Room and see highlights of the 'World of the book' exhibition on this free tour.

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

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

Find out more about your family history in this special tour.

Cost: Free

Dress up as your favourite character at this special school holiday screening of The Wizard of Oz.

Cost: Free

Share the delight of stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities with Library staff at the MPavilion.

Cost: Free

Dress up as your favourite character at this special school holiday screening of Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory.

Cost: Free

Explore the world of Chinese miners on the Victorian goldfields.

Cost: Free

Hear from artists, designers, collectors and dealers as they reflect on Clement Meadmore’s enduring impact on Australian design.

Cost: Free

Join us for this special curator floor talk exploring the work and legacy of amateur photographer and architectural draftsman, Peter Wille.

Cost: Free

Maxine McKew leads this Ted Talks-style event, where past, current and future VCE students inspire each other.

Cost: Free

Find out more about our annual fellowships.

Cost: Free

Hear Louise Anemaat, author and executive director at the State Library of NSW deliver her lecture on rare botanical and zoological drawings dating from the 1790s.

Cost: Free

Join this special talk on the medieval art of dying, presented by State Library curators

Cost: Free

Meet 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)