In this free school holiday workshop as part of Rare Book Week, experiment with modern-day calligraphy materials to learn techniques from the past, for ages 5–12.

Cost: Free

Be inspired by the Library’s collection of beautiful books and create your own masterpiece to take home! Bookings required.

Cost: Free

Celebrate the enduring wit of Jane Austen at the Library, with a day of Austen film adaptations.

Cost: Free

Enjoy a literary-inspired performance of contemporary classics by Melbourne glee club Glee Plus, in the beautiful surrounds of the Cowen Gallery.

Cost: Free

Join Ian 'Molly' Meldrum and MC Myf Warhurst for a special, free event to celebrate 30 years since the final episode of Countdown!

Cost: Free

Drop in to the Science Gallery's pop-up laboratory on the Library forecourt and have your blood type tested on the spot!

Cost: Free

Join a free, self-guided Open House tour and explore the Library from dome to dungeon!

Cost: Free

Watch a free calisthenics performance in the dome to celebrate the 'Great Lady' of calisthenics, Miss Vera Hopton.

Cost: Free

Attend a live literary performance competition where the audience is the judge!

Cost: Free