| Date |
31 July 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm
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|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Bookings | Bookings required |
| Location |
Dome Galleries, Level 4 The Dome |
For over 20 years, the World of the Book exhibition has featured displays of rare, sacred and iconic books from State Library Victoria’s collection.
Join curators Anna Welch, Daniel Wee, Jodi Kok and Melissa Jones for a walk down memory lane in a tour of the 21st iteration of the exhibition, revisiting some of the iconic books from yesteryear.
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About Melbourne Rare Book Week
Rare Book Week is an annual, Melbourne-wide program of free talks and events that celebrate the importance of books, literacy and literature in our lives. It has become a key event in literary Melbourne’s calendar since 2012. For over 20 years, the World of the Book exhibition has featured displays of rare, sacred and iconic books from State Library Victoria’s collection.
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