Learning

Until 21 Dec

Poetry and Prose Open Mic Readings

Calling all poets, writers and lyricists to join monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

15 Nov

How to Make a Shakespearean Playbook

Learn how books were made in the early modern era.

29 Nov

Deaf Art Science Festival

A free festival for young people, families, members and allies of the Deaf community.

11 Dec

Christmas Stompers

Enjoy Christmas stories, songs and rhymes at North Melbourne Library.

Until 18 Dec

Best of NGV International Tour

Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection.

8 Dec

Santa Storytime

Celebrate Christmas at City Library with stories, songs and rhymes.

16 Dec

Christmas Pyjama Storytime

Pop on your PJs and come to narrm ngarrgu Library for a special storytime.

12 Nov

Bits, Bytes and Breakthroughs: 70 Years of Computing

Explore the history of computing at the University of Melbourne in this 60-minute walking tour.

Until 30 Nov

Forest Therapy

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

22 Jan

The History of Printed Textiles

Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the origins and challenges of printed textiles in Europe.

12 Nov

Trades Hall and the Magic of Independent Theatre

Explore Melbourne’s indie theatre scene on a 60-minute walking tour of Trades Hall.

17 Nov – 3 Dec

Festive Native Wreath Workshop

Make a unique wreath with native plants and flowers for your door this festive season.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

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

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

8 Dec

Christmas Crafternoon

Enjoy a fun afternoon of Christmas crafts at North Melbourne Library.

8 Dec

Christmas Stompers

Head to Kathleen Syme Library for a very merry Stompers celebration.

22 Nov

Pressed Tin Christmas Decorations

Create and decorate your own pressed tin ornaments in this fun workshop.

26 Nov

Movie Club: La Reine Margot

Come along to Movie Club, your opportunity to watch and discuss seminal French films.

24 Nov

The Next Big Thing: Hot Desk 2025 #3

Showcasing writers from the third intake of fellows for the Hot Desk Fellowships.

8 Nov

Embodied Connection: West African Dance, Ritual and Stories

Explore cultural knowledge systems through movement, rhythm and stories, for 15–25 years.

10 Nov

The Librarians: Screening and Panel Discussion

A documentary on the fight for intellectual freedom.

Until 31 Jan

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

15 Nov – 13 Dec

Italian Family History Group La Mia Famiglia

Learn how to trace your Italian family heritage in this free workshop.

12 Dec

Christmas Stompers

Visit narrm ngarrgu Library for a very merry stompers.

Until 28 Dec

Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef or Sommelier

Explore seven artisan cheeses and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

3 Nov

Theremin: In Conversation with Miles Brown

Hear Miles Brown in conversation with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio discussing the theremin.

28 Nov

Secret Cellar Dinner: Shiraz-sational Barossa

An epic evening of old Barossa Valley Shiraz matched to a three-course dinner.

29 Nov

The Rise and Fall of the English Great Estates

Join Caroline Jane Knight for an exploration of the rise and fall of England's great estates.

22 Nov

Petit Four Workshop

Unlock the secrets to creating amazing bite-sized desserts in this cooking workshop.

Until 22 Nov

Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.

10 Dec

Home Comforts: Twilight Tour

In December, enjoy a glass of wine before embarking on an intimate twilight tour of the exhibition.