Hey, this is free, so I really can't complain. It is however quite slow, so don't be in any kind of hurry to get somewhere. Enjoy the sights and the experience and you'll have fun! More

Cool historic books, texts and scrolls on display, plus a Ned Kelly / Victorian history exhibit and plenty of interesting art throughout the immaculate building. More

We visited the State Library after a visit to the Old Melbourne Gaol and the exhibit on Ned Kelly was a great way to round out the whole experience. More

I came across an visiting international lecturer at the cafe adjacent to the Melbourne City Library and the C.A.E. who thought it was the State Library. Why doesn't Melbourne promote its beautiful State Library better? warm welcoming beautiful spaces - the Reading Room, the magnificent Dome - free exhibitions (the Persian Miniatures Exhibition is well worth a visit) and better... More

I used to go here to study all the time. But its worth a look just to go to the room with the awesome spire ceiling More

Free ! Gobsmacked by the beauty and intricacy of the books and manuscripts on view. More

Our friends held their wedding reception here. AMAZING space, beautiful architecture More

A truly beautiful building - the reading room is gorgeous (go to the upper levels for a little rest and a great view). There's always excellent exhibitions and it also functions as something of a museum, with collections of material on early Melbourne. There's also a great bookshop! More

I'm fond of books and nice buildings and here I had both ! The reading room is just amazing, with the dome and book shelves. The atmosphere was studious but people seem to enjoy their time too. You should go even just for pleasing to the eye. There are free exhibitions which is really appreciable when everything is so expensive... More