DailyWanderWander through the weird and wonderful history of the Library at your own pace with our new digital tour!Cost: Free
DailyBeyond the Book: A Digital Journey through the Emmerson CollectionExplore a treasure trove of rare books and thrilling tales from British history.Cost: FreeOnline
DailyNed Kelly’s ArmourThis display reveals why Ned Kelly remains a subject of fierce debate and interest, and challenges you to question your own assumptions.Cost: Free
DailyMelbourne Out Loud: Life through the lens of Rennie EllisDiscover iconic, unseen and everyday photographs from one of Melbourne’s greatest chroniclers. From famous faces to famous places, Rennie Ellis captured it all.Cost: Free
DailyWorld of the Book 2024Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.Cost: Free
DailyTreatyAcknowledge the past, present and future of Treaty with Victoria’s First Peoples.Cost: Free
01 November 2024, 10:30am–27 February 2025, 1:30pmDome to Catacombs TourDiscover the secret spaces in Australia's oldest public Library with a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour. Cost: FreeSold out
DailyHistory of the Library TourDiscover the fascinating history of State Library Victoria and explore some of its many iconic spaces.Cost: Free
01 November 2024, 11:00am–28 February 2025, 2:00pmWorld of the Book TourTour this one-of-a-kind exhibition and learn about the history of book design, production and illustration from the Middle Ages to today.Cost: Free
12 February 2025, 10:30am–11:00amStorytimeShare the delight of stories, songs, play and craft activities with your pre-schooler.Cost: Free
12 February 2025, 11:00am–12:00pmStudio 2 InductionJoin us for a free, insightful group induction to get you started using Studio 2.Cost: Free (must become a Library member)
12 February 2025, 11:30am–12:00pmBaby BounceJoin us for a fun, interactive session of stories, songs and rhymes.Cost: Free
12 February 2025, 1:30pm–2:00pmStudio 4 InductionJoin us for a free, insightful group induction to get you started using Studio 4.Cost: Free (must become a Library member)
12 February 2025, 2:00pm–3:00pmNewspapers & Family History Reading Room TourExplore the Library’s Newspapers and Family History Reading Room in this one-hour introductory tour.Cost: FreeSold out
12 February 2025, 6:30pm–8:00pmLandscape and Remembering: In Conversation with Danie MellorHear from the artist behind Forever, a new large-scale artwork at the entrance of the Metro Tunnel Project's State Library Station.Cost: Free
15 February 2025, 3:00pm–5:00pmColour Your WorldHelp us bring back the lost colours in this drop-in craft activity.Cost: Free
17 February 2025, 10:30am–11:00amToddler TalesBring your toddler to a session filled with stories, songs and rhymes.Cost: Free
20 February 2025, 10:00am–11:00amNewsworthyDiscover how to find specific newspapers in hard copy, online and on microfilm.Cost: FreeOnline
25 February 2025, 3:00pm–4:30pmFellowships Program 2025: Information SessionsJoin us to learn more about the 2025 Fellowship Program.Cost: FreeOnsite and online
27 February 2025, 10:00am–11:00amFinding FamiliesLearn the principles of family history, access research resources and tour the Family History collection in this introductory workshop.Cost: FreeOnline
