International human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson, a woman with fair hair and gold hoop earrings, looking directly at the camera with a slight smile.

For Future Reference: Jennifer Robinson on Courage

Hear human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson discuss the notion of courage in our uncertain world.

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Salon After D'Arc: How Memory Makes Meaning

Join Jamila Rizvi as she explores the ways in which we remember and how memories are constructed.

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State Library Victoria Unlocked

Join an exclusive guided tour and experience State Library Victoria before the doors open.

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Bulgarian Filo Pastry Magic

Master the art of filo pastry and learn techniques to elevate your baking game.

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Remake + Repair Workshop

Learn practical repair and upcycling skills while transforming old textiles into something new.

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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

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Salsa Dancing Classes

Enjoy a free salsa dance class, where all levels are welcomed.

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Melbourne Kids Book Fest

Meet your favourite authors and illustrators at a book festival just for kids.

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Mosaic Art Classes Melbourne: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop

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Escape from the Underworld: Holiday Program

A full-day writing workshop in the afterlife for ages 10–14

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The First Inventors: How People Shaped a Continent

Hear a fascinating conversation exploring 65,000 years of Indigenous innovation and knowledge.

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Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop

Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing in this beginner's workshop.

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Puppet-Making Workshops for Kids

Super entertaining school holiday puppet-making workshops for kids aged 4-10 years.

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Christmas with Jane Austen

This special festive afternoon features a costumed lecture with Lise Rodgers.

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DJB Photography Class: Full Manual Mode

Bring along your DSLR or mirrorless camera on this highly rated beginner photography course.

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School Holiday Street Art Workshops

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist these school holidays.

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Protecting Human Rights in a Time of Global Conflict

A conversation about human rights, international law and building a more accountable world.

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Dryad Drop-In

Explore the natural world through the eyes of the ancient Greeks, with storytelling and activities.

Two people in a commercial kitchen, in front of a bench filled with raw food and cooking utensils, preparing jars of stock.

Stock Paste: Hands-on Cooking Class

In this popular workshop, turn veggie scraps into versatile stock paste and cut food waste costs.

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Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

Author Angie Cui, with long dark hair, shelves of children's books in the background.

The Festival of Ice and Snow with Angie Cui

Bundle up for a wintry adventure and celebrate family, cultural traditions and storytelling.

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Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

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Memoir as Catharsis

An introduction to the practice of writing to help process difficult emotions.

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Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

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Writing Place and Belonging

Participants learn selected craft techniques with a focus on the importance of writing place.

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Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection

Join the Johnston Collection's guides for behind-the-scenes access to hidden treasures.

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French Embroidery Workshop

Learn to craft an anemone brooch, from hand-dyeing silk to beadwork.

An oil painting depicting two women standing side-by-side wearing the same clothes, in a room with potted plants hanging on the wall behind them.
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Listening Practice

Join for an hour of calm inspired by Japan’s listening café tradition.

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Stephen Fishbach: Escape

The Survivor contestant brings an insider perspective to his sharp, suspenseful novel.

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Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

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Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

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Our Words, Our Way

Join Our Words, Our Way for a four-part creative workshop series exploring zine-making.

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The Future Suburb Symposium

Hear from expert speakers at the future suburb symposium.

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Festive Sketching with Alissa Duke

Learn to sketch on location in the historic exhibition house of Fairhall.

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Ornament Making Using Reclaimed Needlework

Join artist Louise Saxton in this hands-on workshop working with reclaimed embroidery and lace.

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Capturing Your Family Stories

A beginner-friendly workshop on the art of capturing life stories.