Whether you visit State Library Victoria to soak up inspiration and knowledge or escape into great stories and fun-filled entertainment, we’ve got you covered.
See another side of great Australian writers and their works as Sarah Krasnostein and Professor Tony Birch join us to discuss a famous Peter Carey novel.
Go down the rabbit hole and uncover secret spaces and unbelievable stories from the past by attending our Library tours.
Get a closer look at our collections at events that guide you through our popular MIRROR: New views on photography and World of the Book exhibitions.
Explore the program and book your tickets today.
Writers on Writers: Sarah Krasnostein on Peter Carey
Writer Sarah Krasnostein discusses her moving new essay on Peter Carey‘s Booker Prize winning novel, True History of the Kelly Gang, in conversation with Professor Tony Birch. Explore the novel’s enduring themes and gain insights on great fiction.
Writers on Writers: Sarah Krasnostein on Peter Carey
Friday 1 September, 6.30–8pm
Conversation Quarter
Free
Tours
Escape into grand rooms, underground passages and news from past eras
Dome to Catacombs
From 13 Sep
Newspapers & Family History Reading Room
From 13 Sep
Newsworthy Onsite
19 Oct
Exhibitions
Find wonder and enchantment in exhibitions of rare books and photography
MIRROR:
Relaxed Sessions
From 16 Sep
MIRROR:
Meet the Curators
From 5 Oct
World of the Book
Tour
From 3 Sep
Workshops
Go on a time warp and uncover our newspaper and family history resources
Newsworthy Online
From 19 Sep
Finding Families
From 28 Sep
Researching Your Home
30 Nov
Last chance for GUTFUL: A Bug in the System
Bugs: love them or hate them, they’re everywhere. From computer bugs to food bugs, these little creatures can have a big impact on our experiences with food, technology, art and culture. Dig into the details with leading chefs and artists.
GUTFUL: Bug in the System
Wednesday 30 & Thursday 31 August, 7–9pm
Conversation Quarter
Tickets $45 general admission
$36 paid members & concession
$20 First Nations
Let your story bloom at the Library this spring
Choose your own adventure and make your next Library visit a magical one
Plan ahead before you visit
The Library is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Visit our website for more information on how to make the most of your visit.
