Wednesday, 1 January 2014–Saturday, 31 December 2016
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Footy finals fever
free talks
Heroes and villains: Strutt's Australia
Free exhibition
Dromkeen awards
Closing 3 Oct
2016 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture
Watch the video
ON AIR: 40 years of 3RRR
Summer exhibition
From school assignments to academic research, family activities to family history – we can help you discover your story.
Explore our world-class collections and fabulous exhibitions. Start a new chapter with our stimulating talks, discussions and special events. On-site or online – there is always something new to discover.
Wednesday, 1 January 2014–Saturday, 31 December 2016
Monday, 26 September 2016 - 11:00am–11:30am
Wednesday, 1 January 2014–Saturday, 31 December 2016
16 Sep 2016
Priceless collections and the prized architecture of State Library Victoria will be available in virtual reality to students and teachers around the world. READ MORE.
13 Sep 2016
State Library Victoria will be the 2016 hub for Melbourne Music Week, illuminating the city’s world-renowned music scene. READ MORE.
8 Sep 2016
Discover the stories behind the faces of Melbourne’s street magazine vendors in 'The Big Issue portraits', a free exhibition now on show at State Library Victoria. READ MORE.
The State Library is the keeper of Victoria's history – and home to millions of stories. Get to know the treasures and curiosities from our incredible collection, and hear tales from our community and from inside the Library.
Without the crowd, it would be just another game of footy.
Did your relatives play in the VFL or AFL?
Come behind the scenes & hear from our experts
As long ago as 1876 there were critics of football.