28 July 2025, 4:00pm–5:00pmRare Book Week: Judging a Book by its CoverWe’ve all heard the saying “never judge a book by its cover” – but when it comes to the world of fine bindings, aesthetics are everything.Cost: FreeSold out
29 July 2025, 4:00pm–5:00pmRare Book Week: Illuminated Manuscripts from Around the WorldEmbark on a journey around the world through the Library’s extensive Rare Books Collection.Cost: FreeSold out
30 July 2025, 7:00pm–9:00pmSalon After D’Arc: Myths, Misdiagnoses and MisinformationExplore the historical biases in medicine in a scintillating evening of myth, misdiagnoses and misinformation.Cost: $35 (general admission), $28 (concession, under 30s and paid member admission), $24 (First Nations admission)
31 July 2025, 2:00pm–3:00pmRare Book Week: Caring for Victoria’s CollectionsBe guided through the specialist facilities in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Library’s Conservation Lab.Cost: FreeSold out
01 August 2025, 4:00pm–5:00pmRare Book Week: Down the Rabbit HoleTake a tumble down the rabbit hole of State Library Victoria’s Rare Book Collection and explore the surreal and whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland.Cost: FreeSold out
10 September 2025, 7:00pm–9:00pmSalon After D’Arc: Dreams, Creativity and the SubconsciousHow do creatives translate fleeting visions into lasting art? And how do they wrestle with the fascinating tension between raw intuition and conscious craft? Uncover all in a fascinating evening.Cost: $35 (general admission), $28 (concession, under 30s and paid member admission), $24 (First Nations admission)
08 October 2025, 7:00pm–9:00pmSalon After D’Arc: Divination, Ritual and the OccultWhy are we so fascinated with the occult? Confront the supernatural forces shaping creative practice in our final Salon After D'Arc event of the year.Cost: $35 (general admission), $28 (concession, under 30s and paid member admission), $24 (First Nations admission)