Join the Library
Community
State Library Victoria offers all Victorians free access to our extensive collections, resources and expert staff. Joining as a free Access member means you can be part of our community and access the collection anywhere, anytime. Or, choose a paid membership for more.
Choose your membership
Free Access
Free
Your free digital library card, available to Victorian residents.
All memberships include:
- Access to 6 million titles for reference within the Library
- Order digital copies from the collection
- Access ebooks, ejournals, magazines and newspapers
- Book meeting rooms and creative technology studios
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Student*
$78
/ annual
Added support and spaces to enhance study-time.
*Open to everyone, you don’t need to be enrolled at
an institution.
- Tote bag and welcome pack
- Early bird and discounted tickets to workshops and events
- Behind-the-scenes talks and tours
- Member-only events
- Curated, member-only stories and newsletters
Student Benefits
- Career networking events
- SWOTVAC (exam prep) study zone with snacks
- Extended access to meeting rooms
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Family
$96
/ annual
Exclusive experiences and events for the whole family.
- Tote bag and welcome pack
- Early bird and discounted tickets to workshops and events
- Behind-the-scenes talks and tours
- Member-only events
- Curated, member-only stories and newsletters
Family Benefits
- Members Lounge access
- Family pass to attend paid school holiday events
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Cultural
$119
/ annual
Exclusive experiences and access to private events.
- Tote bag and welcome pack
- Early bird and discounted tickets to workshops and events
- Behind-the-scenes talks and tours
- Member-only events
- Curated, member-only stories and newsletters
Cultural Benefits
- Members Lounge access
- Invitation to exclusive Cultural Membership previews and events
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GIFT A LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP
From kids to grandparents, from students to culture lovers – everyone will love the gift of a State Library Victoria membership. Gift your nearest and dearest a world of member benefits in three easy steps.
Step 1: Gift options
- Select your preferred membership.
Step 2: Complete gift order
- Choose if you would like the gift membership emailed to yourself or the recipient (send it to yourself if you want to gift later)
- Enter your contact details
- Enter the recipient's contact details
- Enter the message you would like included with the gift
- Make payment.
Step 3: Activate
Once the order has been processed the recipient will receive their gifted membership with instructions for them to activate the membership online. Their membership is valid for 12 months from the date of activation.