Accessibility

Event: 2026 John Cain Memorial Oration

General information

Travel instructions

The Library does not have on-site parking, but there is paid street parking on La Trobe Street and several pay car parks close by, including at Melbourne Central and QV. There are several parking spaces for people with a disability permit near the Library, but please note they are all "2 Hour Parking" until 10pm (the event runs from 6pm-9pm). - 3 spaces on La Trobe Street, outside the State Library Conference Centre. - 4 spaces for on Little Lonsdale Street, between Swanston and Russell streets, outside the Wheeler Centre. - 1 space on the west side of Russell Street, north of the La Trobe Street intersection, outside RMIT Building 20. If using public transport, Melbourne Central station and an accessible tram stop for 10 tram routes are directly opposite the Library's Swanston Street entrance.

Entry instructions

All guests will use the State Library's Entrance 3 (on LaTrobe Street). This entrance has 4 steps just inside the door. There is also a lift for any guests not able to use the steps.

Toilet location

There are accessible toilets within the Library, near the Conversation Quarter (where our event will be held).