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Library and City Walking Tours

Take a guided tour around our historic library buildings or discover more about the University and the city of Oxford on a walking tour.

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Shop and café

Browse our exclusive literary theme gifts in the shop or enjoy a delicious snack in the café.

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Free exhibitions

Be inspired by our latest exhibitions. Free admission and open every day.

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The Making of Tristram Shandy

27 May 2022, 1–2pm
Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre, Weston Library & online
Explore the pages of one of the most creatively printed novels of the handpress period with Helen Williams and Elizabeth Savage, who will guide us through the unique features which bring the book itself into the story.

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Dragon Boat Festival celebration

31 May 2022, 1–4.30pm
Blackwell Hall & Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre, Weston Library
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival at the Weston Library with family activities, musical performances by local children, and a chance to see some treasures of the Bodleian’s Chinese special collections up close.

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Make a book: five-day course

18, 19, 22, 23, 24 July 2022
Schola Musicae, Bodleian Old Library
Discover typesetting, linocut printmaking and book-binding in this five-day hands-on course.

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Highlight stories

Discover more about the treasures of our collections with blog posts, podcasts and videos and delve into the secrets in our stores.

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Virtual tour

Not able to visit us in person? Explore the Bodleian Old Library with this virtual tour.

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Shop online

From literary gifts to Tolkien bestsellers, our online shop has gifts for everyone.

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Donate and help us safeguard the treasures of the past for current and future generations.

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Reconnect in the heart of Oxford

Library and City Walking Tours

Shop and café

Free exhibitions

The Making of Tristram Shandy

Dragon Boat Festival celebration

Make a book: five-day course

Discover the Bodleian online

Highlight stories

Virtual tour

Support us

Shop online

Donate online

Join Friends of the Bodleian

Keep in touch

Bodleian Libraries

Useful links

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Reconnect in the heart of Oxford

Library and City Walking Tours

Shop and café

Free exhibitions

The Making of Tristram Shandy

Dragon Boat Festival celebration

Make a book: five-day course

Discover the Bodleian online

Highlight stories

Virtual tour

Support us

Shop online

Donate online

Join Friends of the Bodleian

Keep in touch

Bodleian Libraries

Useful links

Information for visitors