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
DailySearching for Sanctuary: A journey of survival by Barat Ali BatoorExperience the untold story of an asylum seeker overcoming unthinkable odds. Cost: Free (مفت)
DailyTreatyUnderstand 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: Free
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
07 December 2024, 11:00am–11:45amSearching for Sanctuary Exhibition ToursJoin this free guided tour that explores the development of the Library's newest exhibition, Searching for Sanctuary: A journey of survival by Barat Ali Batoor.Cost: Free
07 December 2024, 11:30am–12:30pmThe Rockstar and the KrillJoin us for an utterly krill-ing all-singing, all-dancing show for kids and their adults these school holidays.Cost: Free
07 December 2024, 3:00pm–5:00pmCraft A KrillMake your own cool crustacean in this drop-in craft activity.Cost: Free
09 December 2024, 10:30am–11:00amToddler TalesBring your toddler to a session filled with stories, songs and rhymes.Cost: Free
09 December 2024, 11:30am–12:00pmBaby BounceJoin us for a fun, interactive session of stories, songs and rhymes.Cost: Free
10 December 2024, 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: Free
11 December 2024, 10:30am–11:00amStorytimeShare the delight of stories, songs, play and craft activities with your pre-schooler.Cost: Free
11 December 2024, 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)
16 December 2024, 12:00pm–12:30pmStartSpace ToursJoin us for a free tour of the Library's ideal spaces to kickstart your business journey!Cost: Free
18 December 2024, 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)
16 January 2025, 10:00am–01 February 2025, 5:00pmLibrary on the LawnWe’re extending the fun and games outside and onto the lush Library lawn this summer!Cost: Free
20 January 2025, 1:30pm–2:30pmMidsumma: The Story KeepersThe Story Keepers – and Esmerelda the Chicken – are coming to the Library this Midsumma to bring 3 forgotten fairytales to life.Cost: Free
22 January 2025, 12:30pm–1:00pmMidsumma: Rainbow StorytimeWe're adding a rainbow flair to our regularly programmed Storytime, this Midsumma Festival.Cost: Free
27 January 2025, 1:30pm–2:30pmMidsumma: Hugo's Rainbow ShowJoin drag superstar Hugo Grrrl for Hugo’s Rainbow Show: a magical, musical adventure exploring the science of the skies above.Cost: Free
04 February 2025, 11:00am–12:30pmA Beginner’s Tour of the LibraryJoin our Librarians for a how-to on using the Library’s resources, services and grand historic spaces.Cost: Free
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
20 February 2025, 10:00am–11:00amNewsworthyDiscover how to find specific newspapers in hard copy, online and on microfilm.Cost: FreeOnline
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