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12 July 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pm

Dome at dusk: The search for the Great Southern Land

From the ancient Greeks to James Cook, the European imagination was gripped by an unknown southern land that was thought to balance the northern hemisphere’s landmasses.

Cost: Free

bookings required

19 July 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pm

Dome at dusk: A trip to Cremorne Gardens

Discover the sights and sounds of Cremorne Gardens, where 19th-century pleasure seekers were entertained with fireworks displays, modelled panoramas, large dance floors and Australia’s first hot-air balloon ascent.

Cost: Free

26 July 2018, 6:00pm–7:00pm

Sunburnt Country: The history and future of climate change in Australia

Investigate Australia's climate history with Joëlle Gergis, author of Sunburnt country.

Cost: Free

bookings required

09 August 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pm

Dome at dusk: Charmian Clift and George Johnston

Meet husband and wife literary collaborators Charmian Clift and George Johnston, who in 1948 jointly won Australia’s then-richest literary prize.

Cost: Free

12 August 2018, 2:00pm–3:00pm

National Science Week: Immersive science II – revealing the invisible universe

State Library Victoria event live-streamed to various regional Victorian libraries

Cost: Free

23 August 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pm

Dome at dusk: Bushrangers before Ned

The Kelly Gang may be Australia’s most famous bushrangers, but they weren’t the first.

Cost: Free

31 August 2018, 7:30pm–9:00pm

The Literary Body

Embrace an evening of naturist spoken-word performances in response to famous feminist texts from Maude Davey, Krissy Kneen, Miss Jane Doe, Leisa Prowd and Frankie Valentine for Melbourne Writers Festival

Cost: $30/$27

bookings required

01 September 2018, 11:00am–12:00pm

The magical world of Nevermoor with Jessica Townsend

Join us for this special event featuring Jessica Townsend, author of the record-breaking children’s series Nevermoor.

Cost: Free

06 September 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pm

Dome at dusk: Imaginary voyages

Join curator Anna Welch as she explores the genre of satirical travel literature known as the imaginary voyage.

Cost: Free

bookings required

18 September 2018, 6:00pm–7:00pm

The Garret LIVE at the Library: Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

See the Garret podcast recorded live with award-winning and bestselling sci-fi/fantasy authors Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff.

Cost: Free

bookings required

20 September 2018, 6:00pm–6:30pm

Dome at dusk: Guide Alice – Maid of the Alps

Learn about the life of mountain guide, naturalist and photographer, Alice Manfield.

Cost: Free

27 September 2018, 6:30pm–7:30pm

Hugh T Williamson lecture: Programmed perfection – in conversation with Lucy McRae

Hear pioneering artist Lucy McRae in conversation with computer-human interaction researcher Dr Niels Wouters

Cost: Free

bookings required

04 October 2018, 7:00pm–8:15pm

Writers on Writers: Ceridwen Dovey on JM Coetzee

Join us for the launch of the fourth book in the Writers on Writers series

Cost: Free

bookings required

13 November 2018, 6:00pm–7:15pm

The Policy Pitch

Find out what state and territory governments should do to improve Australia.

Cost: Free

Bookings required

21 November 2018, 6:30pm–7:30pm

Wednesday ritual – the origins of Inpress

Relive the glory days of Melbourne’s free music press scene at State Library Victoria

Cost: Free

bookings required

30 November 2018, 6:00pm–7:00pm

The Garret LIVE at the Library

Hannah Kent, Clementine Ford and Alice Pung

Cost: Free

03 December 2018, 6:00pm–7:00pm

2018 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture: Alexis Wright

Hear Alexis Wright deliver the 2018 Stephen Murray Smith Memorial Lecture, Censorship and telling the untold stories.

Cost: Free

bookings required

06 December 2018, 11:00am–12:00pm

Clement Meadmore and mid-century Melbourne design

Join us for a behind-the-scenes viewing of treasures and rare ephemera designed by Clement Meadmore.

Cost: Free

bookings required

11 December 2018, 6:00pm–8:00pm

2019 YA Showcase

Hear direct from publishers, editors and publicists on concepts and covers for the year ahead.

Cost: $25 per ticket

bookings required