What kind of words will you find in the world’s smallest dictionary - that measures 27mm X 18mm and boasts 384 pages? What does a bible from 1549 look like? Can you name the book presented to former Premier Alan Carpenter during the State visit by Mr. Zeng Peiyan, Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China in 2007? Have you seen the original 1835 Plan of Alpha Cottage on Adelaide Street, one of the few early documented gardens of WA?

These items are part of the exhibition Our Stories, Our Treasures in The Gallery at the State Library of WA. Curator Steve Howell searched in nooks and crannies to find special hidden treasures to share with you. When you visit the exhibition also venture through all the floors of the State Library to unearth an additional assortment of riches on display from our archives. There are surprises for everyone throughout the State Library.

Where:            State Library of Western Australia
Location:         25 Francis St, Perth, 6000
                        The Gallery, Ground Floor with additional displays throughout the Library
When:             Now until the end of December
Hours:             Mon - Thu        9.00am – 8.00pm
Fri                    9.00am - 5.30pm
Sat - Sun         10.00am - 5.30pm
Cost:               FREE

The State Library of Western Australia is located in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre. It preserves and provides access to Western Australia’s published heritage and original historical records. The State Library also provides numerous on-line and e-resources, many of which are accessible from home using your public library membership. To see what else the State Library has to offer you please check out the State Library’s web pages at http://slwa.wa.gov.au/
 

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For further information please contact: 

Sarah Brown                                                                           Tel: (08) 9427 3217
State Library of Western Australia                                          Email: sarah.brown@slwa.wa.gov.au

Linda Frederick                                                                       Tel: (08) 9427 3151
State Library of Western Australia                                          Email: linda.frederick@slwa.wa.gov.au