About This Event
World of the Book returns in 2026 with State Library Victoria's largest ever tribute to women writers, alongside hundreds of extraordinary Australian and international works from the State Collection.
Now in its 21st year, Australia’s longest running and most-loved book exhibition brings together more than 400 rare, remarkable and historically significant items from c. 2000 BCE to today, many on public display for the first time.
Two tours, one at 11am and one at 2pm
Free event
Meet U3A host in State Library foyer (Swanston Street entrance) 15 mins before tour start time.
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