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La Trobe Reading Room at State Library of Victoria


Why you'll love this venue

  • Features incredible event spaces in Australia's oldest and most impressive Library.
  • With meticulously restored heritage design, ceiling skylights, letting natural light flood in.
  • With AV facilities and events catering.
Undoubtedly one of the most impressive spaces that Australia has to offer. The La Trobe Reading Room carries a sense of awe and amazement as soon as it is entered. A spectacular architectural feature, the dome, makes an remarkable centrepiece for any special event. Meticulously restored to its former glory, the reading room features custom-built desks of Queensland silky-oak timber, heritage chairs and traditional green reading lamps. The La Trobe Reading Room has to be seen to be believed.

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Packages, Menus & Offers

Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Price Guide

Price TypePrice Per Person (Starting From)
Day Delegate Package (DDP)$ 100
Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP)$ 73
2 Course Menu$ 78
3 Course Menu$ 100
3 Hour Canapes$ 69
3 Hour Beverage Package$ 53

Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Cluster144
Standing520
Banquet140

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab
Coffee / Tea$
External Catering
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering$

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
Speakers$
Stage
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
Dance Floor$
External Music or DJ
Flip Chart
Furniture Hire$
Lighting$
Natural light
Receptionist
Restroom
Room Hire Only
Security$
Whiteboard
WiFi

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nisakorn masunthasuwan

November 3, 2024

To visit the famously beautiful reading room on 3/F that you need to get on a small elevator to 5/F to see from a bird’s eye view. Cosy ground floor room with modern facility and air-conditioned room to work quietly or escape the heat. Very good vibe outside at the lawn. No wonder why local people love this place.

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Kavya Singh

November 13, 2024

The State Library is known for its grand architecture, featuring classical columns and a magnificent entrance. The well-maintained lawn and the steps leading up to the entrance make it a popular spot for visitors. It's truly a blend of historical beauty and urban vibrancy.

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Lorena Campos

August 15, 2024

It is the most beautiful library that I’ve been ever. It has the most amazing match between modernity and historical place. I recommend visiting the photo exposition. The music and the atmosphere is awesome. If you need to study or work in Melbourne just go there or just for visiting is incredible experience.

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Ash T

November 9, 2024

The state library in within the CBD, free entry. There are 2 large chessboards with people playing against one another. The reading rooms have awesome wooden benches. There's art exhibits at the library which was a pleasant surprise. The transparent glass dome was only installed in 2003; prior to that a copper covering blocked the sunlight but prevented leakage.

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Michelle Burdett

October 7, 2024

Love this space. Have done 2 free tours, which I highly recommend and are easy to book online. The volunteers do an amazing job and share stories that are incredibly interesting. Drop in for a visit whether you are a local or not.


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Venue Hours

Monday10:00am-Midnight
Tuesday10:00am-Midnight
Wednesday10:00am-Midnight
Thursday10:00am-Midnight
Friday10:00am-Midnight
Saturday10:00am-Midnight
SundayClosed
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

18th Birthday Party21st Birthday Party30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyAGMAwards DinnerBaby ShowerBar MitzvahBirthday PartyBreakfastBridal ShowerBucks PartyChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail PartyConcertConferenceCorporate FunctionCorporate OffsiteCorporate RetreatDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyExhibitionFunctionGala DinnerHens PartyKids PartyLunchMeetingNetworking EventProduct LaunchSchool FormalSeminarTrade ShowTrainingTrivia NightUniversity BallWeddingWedding CeremonyWorkshop