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Special Events
Literary Programs
Reading Victoria
Exhibitions
Lifelong Learning
Film Screenings
Lectures, Talks & Forums
For Schools
For Teachers, Librarians & Literacy Professionals
Research Programs
School Holiday Activities
For Genealogists & Family Historians
Family Programs
 
 

Programs & Events

Throughout the year the State Library of Victoria organises a range of exciting programs and events. From stimulating lectures and talks to inspiring exhibitions and displays - there is something to interest everyone. 

All venues at the State Library are wheelchair-accessible, and other services for people with a disabilty are also available on request.

Special Events

Rare Books Summer School, Ned Kelly Unearthed, The Big Issues, International Digital Entertainment Festival, Digital Fringe, Great Works of Astronomy, Freeplay and Flashpoint.

Literary Programs

Premier's Literary Awards, Commonwealth Writers' Prize, The RE Ross Trust Playwrights' Script Development Awards, Australian Poetry Slam.

Reading Victoria

A quarterly book club and annual summer reading programs that promote reading and books.

Exhibitions

Keith Murdoch Gallery, Cowen Gallery, Dome Galleries.

Lifelong Learning

Library learning programs, new media workshops and heritage & exhibition tours.

Film Screenings

Free screenings of contemporary films and classic ballets and musicals.

Lectures, Talks & Forums

Lectures, presentations, exhibition-related talks, forums and seminars.

For Schools

Reading, curriculum- and skill-based programs.

For Teachers, Librarians & Literacy Professionals

Events to inspire and support teachers, teacher-librarians and youth literacy professionals.

Research Programs

A range of creative, scholarly and professional development fellowships and scholarships.

School Holiday Activities

Workshops, tours and other fun activities for children & families.

For Genealogists & Family Historians

Genealogy conferences, talks and presentations.

Family Programs

Fun, inspiring learning programs for children, families and seniors.

 
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What's On Calendar

A handy monthly guide to events at the State Library, with prices and booking information.

Autumn at the Library

A downloadable brochure listing all March–May events.