DailyPay The RentSee this thought-provoking installation from artist Richard Bell, in its Australian debut for RISING.Cost: Free
18 July 2024, 5:30pm–6:30pmMembers Exclusive: World of the Book Curator TalkJoin us for a curator talk and learn about the history of book design, production and illustration.Cost: Freemembers only
20 July 2024, 2:00pm–3:30pmRare Book Week: William Caxton at State Library VictoriaExplore the evolution of the English printed word in this special Rare Book Week lecture.Cost: Free
22 July 2024, 12:00pm–12:45pmRare Book Week: The Women Writers Fund at State Library VictoriaExplore highlights of the Library's Women Writers Fund, an initiative developed to bring women's voices to wider audiences.Cost: FreeSold out
23 July 2024, 12:00pm–12:45pmRare Book Week: Japanese Woodblock Printed BooksLearn more about pre-1800 Japanese Ukiyo-e works in this Melbourne Rare Book Week viewing.Cost: FreeSold out
24 July 2024, 12:00pm–12:45pmRare Book Week: E.W. Cole and His Book ArcadeHear about the fascinating life and exploits of E.W. Cole, Melbourne's very own Willy Wonka, in this Melbourne Rare Book Week viewing.Cost: FreeSold out
25 July 2024, 12:00pm–12:45pmRare Book Week: This Is Not A Coffee Table BookJoin us for a curatorial viewing and discussion on photobooks held in the State Library Rare Books Collection.Cost: Free
26 July 2024, 1:00pm–3:00pmRare Book Week: The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute CollectionExplore the grand Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute building and collection this Rare Book Week.Cost: Free
05 September 2024, 5:30pm–6:15pmMembers Exclusive: New Acquisitions ViewingJoin our collection experts and be one of the first to view our newest acquisitions in these exclusive member viewings.Cost: Freemembers only