# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rare Book Week: World of the Book Curator Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: For over 20 years, the World of the Book exhibition has featured displays of rare and iconic books from State Library Victoria’s collection.About this EventJoin 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.Book your tickets now.Be the first to learn about all our upcoming events by subscribing to our newsletter here.About Melbourne Rare Book WeekRare 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.By registering to attend or purchasing a ticket to a State Library Victoria event, you agree to our Conditions of Entry.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/rare-book-week-world-of-the-book-curator-tour/100001988815574922
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, literary-art, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: State Library Victoria
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: State Library Victoria
- **lat**: -37.8097472
- **long**: 144.9654858
- **full address**: State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rare Book Week: World of the Book Curator Tour being held?
  - **A:** Rare Book Week: World of the Book Curator Tour takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rare Book Week: World of the Book Curator Tour?
  - **A:** Rare Book Week: World of the Book Curator Tour is organized by State Library Victoria.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rare Book Week: World of the Book Curator Tour is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rare Book Week: World of the Book Curator Tour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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