Ramona Koval talks to three notable writers about the dome as a writing space
Explore the story of the dome
Discover why the dome is such a well-loved Victorian icon.
Visit
Discover the splendour of our domed La Trobe Reading Room with a personal visit.
Australia's first public library
Why was Australia's first public library known, somewhat formidably, as 'the Institution'?
Free, secular & democratic curator...
Key events
Discover the cultural centrepiece of 19th-century Melbourne and the grand vision that inspired it in this free exhibition.
Dome Centenary events
Throughout the Dome Centenary year the Library is hosting tours, talks & special events to introduce you to the wonders of the dome.