The best and biggest library in the CBD and possibly Melbourne. Excellent place to get work done provided you can find a spot. It is often very busy around exam periods. The WiFi can be a hit or miss, it is either painfully slow or usable depending on where you are. Printing services is not intuitive and painfully expensive, $3.90 for a B&W 26 page document that is printed double sided.
Must visit. Not only for the amazing library, but also for it's astethic values.
These images speak for themselves. I love libraries, I find that this is by far one of the best I've been. Well cared for and with an unmissable beauty. Organized pamphlets at the entrance to the library map and the books are perfectly organized
Really amazing place recommend going even if you're not into reading and if your into reading you'll be there for awhile haha. Overall if you need something to do or are visiting Melbourne would more then recommend going here
The building is fantastic and to see so many people, young and old working away or working together. It really is a nice place to work.
An utterly amazing library. Great reading room with bright natural light. Filled with people researching and writing.
The ancient is full of cultural atmosphere, but it may be that the tourist season is still a bit noisy, and it may be better.
Beautiful library.
Very clean.
But it s really busy in the day time.
If you re there for study you can t be really focused, because you will be be distracted by people who coming for photos like me lol.
The building is beautiful, so many people outside there have picnics, sunbathing, reading books
Good for a quick visit and internet use. Has enough tables outside of peek hours to sit down. Free internet as well if needed. The outside can get busy to get a good picture of the facade, but that is to be expected.
Stunning library, huge room and games available too, chess and such
It is the best library to study in.
Holy as a church, inspiring like a University.
I always hope to stay in a city with great libraries.
Melbourne is definitely a city of this kind.
Broad area makes air fresh.
It is beautiful as well, with so many paintings and exhibits.
It is being renovated at this moment, to make it modern and more space.
The first time I came to Melbourne, I stayed in this library for 5 hours- originally planned for 40 minutes - just sit there reading books.
Now I have moved to Melbourne, and visit SLV and other libraries at least once a week as all libraries including SLV, university libraries and local community libraries are so worth for a visit.
Great place to visit and spend a couple of hours taking a seat for reading.
I stayed only for three months four years ago, but it is a very nice and calm library.
In Japan, it seems that it appears in a movie at a large library that is not easy to find.
I sometimes went to see Japanese newspapers.
If you go to Melbourne, please stop by.
A place like a movie.
Chess, a great place to play, from grandparents to children who study long-term
Very beautiful place to achieve study or persona job by computer.
It offers quite area.
Was only able to visit briefly but the State Library Victoria did not disappoint
Beautiful historical place. Plenty of space for you to get lost into your books.
Magnificent library to relax and just be immersed in your studies or reading material. Amazing interior design, along with a ton of book selections.
I love here so much !!
Once here, eating a lollipop recliner, watching a movie, listening to someone playing out of the piano probe
Magic library!
A fantastic stage library. Has every reference I've ever needed
Stunning design and the staff are always on hand to help. I also appreciate the exhibitions they have. The place in general exudes a great deal of warmth and is the perfect place to study, read and learn.
The all-new Pauline Gandel Children s Quarter with a castle playhouse, books and toys are a unique space for kids. They also have a dedicated toilet, sink and family rooms
Nice art exhibit, great lawn and stairs out front for sitting and hanging out, and free wifi that keeps the place packed with loiterers all day long.
It's great!!! So calm. Just grab your laptop n take a seat . It's heaven
Stunningly beautiful building, and that's just the start of it. Library and associated services are great as well. Varying interesting exhibitions. Great place to visit just to see it, or to spend a few quiet hours reading or studying.
Beautiful architecture and great place to relax and read a book.
More than just books which is good to see. Rip trees
extremely spectacular design and you just want to spend all day here
Place is looking and feeling better than ever with the recent restoration.
Free entry and the place is easy to find. We took the free tram. The library itself is quite crowded but still quiet. There were lots of people studying. The library is quite beautiful. Lifts available as well.
Beautiful space, free WiFi, water fountains, and ample seating. Perfect spot to get some serious work done or just to hangout.
It is great place to study. However, I find some people selfish. Every time when I visit, there are lots of spot where people just leave their bags and stuff on the desk. I am not sure why people would do because if you are the person who are looking for a spot, it is very annoying. Especially, if you have blocked nose or runny nose, please bring something like tissue that so you're not causing any inconvenience and disturb other people's study. My personal advice for those who are planning to study there: try to be there before noon so that way you would find a spot easily as it is always full in the afternoon. Again it is great building and stuffs are friendly.
A beautiful building and one of the best libraries you can visit. Inside you just feel like working / studying. It feels very academic. Rows of wooden tables to write your notes on and columns of books rise into the upper levels. Outside there is a 'pretend' broken piece of the library building rising out of the ground as if after an earthquake. Green areas to sit in the summer. Time to put away your ipad and Kindle and take out a book...
Great facilities with many places to study around. It also shows many history.
Sensational, even with the facade under renovation, it was possible to enter the back and access the Domus, mto Lindo.!.
Library with comfortable atmosphere. I think it's a good place to spend time.
Probably Australia's best library. Love the greenspace out the front.
Wonderful history. Provide a great place for study!
A few attractions that open at night, you can come and visit
Didn't get a chance to stop inside but I would highly recommend checking this place out. The exterior architecture is absolutely stunning and a work of art and the inside contains some amazing artifacts and history related to the founding of the state. They also offer tours through the artifacts at various times through the day.
Beautiful building! Even as a tourist I enjoyed the place and found out some information about the people moving here (portrait gallery on the 2nd level). Free wifi.
Very nice place, really good place if you wanna be in the background of hundreds of tourist photos.
This place is incredible! Easily one of my favourite pieces of architecture. Highly recommend you to check it out if you are a architecture fan.
A landmark of Melbourne. The state library is deeply connected to the culture of Melbourne, it is often decorated based on certain events the city runs.
The library is open to all during business hours and has a large range of books and other media available for viewing and borrowing. Anybody with a Victorian address cam borrow a book free of charge.
A very good place for self study.
Remember you cannot take a cup of coffee or food into the library ( exclude bottle water)
Not easy to park ( you can choose park in Melbourne Centre or QV shopping centre $19 per day)
Must visit place in Melbourne!
A state landmark known in Melbourne, the state Library of Victoria is a historical structure. A conducive place for everyone who enters, the library is silent as many are reading, studying or viewing the gallery.
Super cool giant chess pieces in front. Beautiful rooms inside
beautiful place . I always like to stay here to finish my assignments
Great library, but very difficult to find a free workspace.
Cosy reading rooms. Power plugs available for laptops. Various reading rooms for different subjects. Tons of reference books. Seperate room for news papers and magazines. Good collection of manuscript rare books on display. One particular book that caught my eye Dante's Divine Comedy. Ned Kelly and bush men exhibits. Cafe and book shop on ground floor. A must visit destination.
Not only historically valuable, it is a really beautiful building. must-see!
Beautiful building. Great place to study or catch up on some work. Lots of computers and study space.
Great design - good for exploring and learning too!
Didn t spend much time here because of tight schedule. Love its architecture, could ve spent the whole afternoon sitting there.
really lovely library where you can get nice views of the centre from the higher levels. this is where you can find ned kelly's suit with other exhibits on his life.
This has got to be the best library I have ever seen. Not only a number of exhibits there are also many old books and literature. Architecture and Victorian furniture is amazing.
The building is magnificent inside and out. My personal favourite part is the La Trobe Reading Room.
There are several free exhibitions throughout, not just about books, but also Australian history and the like.
It's a great, peaceful place to take a break from exploring the city, relax after work or school, or study.
Must visit place in Melbourne. Excellent galleries and exhibition.
It's a pretty pretty big library. If you have a lot of time, you might want to go around every day .... There are small exhibitions in a quiet and calm atmosphere.
Great building just to enjoy walking around. Enjoyed the free exhibits, and great to see the Ashes urn.
Beautiful place and quite for study. Would recommend to sb want to have a place to concentrate.
great place to study quietly and very clean facilities
Cultural place reopened after remodeling with everything you need to know the history of Melbourne.
Amazing place to visit or study. We had a blast with my wife! It is a unmissable place to see on a trip to Melbourne.
I went to work on my computer. I can not drink or drink anything other than water! The employees are all in control. Though many visitors and tourists will visit every day, it is nice to be quiet, clean and well managed!
Amazing space to enjoy the day. Large collection of books and architecture. Kids are will inspire little ones to widen their imagination.
Such a treasure for book lovers and chronic readers!
Its a very good library, shame one cannot borrow books from there because its mainly a research library, but one can photocopy certain page from books. very helpful staff and wifi sometimes gives connectivity issues but can be solved from the available IT desk. Would be nice to have some more seating. but has lovely collection of books and could use some international research books. great online services though.
Stunning architecture, and the historical tours are fascinating!
Located just 100m away from Melbourne central station. The entrance is through the Russel St. The book collection is good. One can use the computers there or just take your laptop and study. You don't want to buy books of different topics then this is the place for you. Also, you will find really good exhibitions and tours. Go and enjoy this beautiful place.
Beautiful library, generously open and staffed by a great team of people.
It's a traditional library and so much more. Exhibitions, galleries, work spaces, chess club, historical displays and a few random curios like the Shakespeare stained glass window.
Architecturally, a wonderful study and so much of the interior is accessible.
Cafe, book store and toilets all available. Wheelchair accessible too.
Definitely a place to go if you want some knowledge to grow in you. Nice open spaces to read, write, draw and to enjoy some art.
Exhibits they have on the upper levels are very cool.
Warning: do not come during exam period unless you plan to arrive before 10am - it's pure chaos as people steal chairs from every place imaginable.
Beautiful architecture, a great place to show someone that is visiting Melbourne and it is free.
After a revamp, the State Library of Victoria reopened in December 2019. It is immaculate inside with the latest technology and a variety of seating options for students, tourists and remote workers. They can host events and have dedicated kids areas. I recommend Mr Tulk cafe for brunch and coffee which is located on the La Trobe Street side and has access into the library.
slv.vic.gov.au