# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rare Books and Manuscripts in the State Library's collection
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (+09:30)
- **Event Description**: Step inside the hidden world of the State Library’s rare and special collections in this exclusive behind-the-scenes session. This is your chance to see remarkable artefacts and manuscripts usually kept safely out of sight, published 'firsts,' exquisite illustrations, early maps, and literary treasures that rarely emerge from the vault.

Collection Librarians Richard and Sara will be your guides as they showcase a hand-picked selection of rare books, maps and documents. They’ll share the surprising stories behind each item; how they were created, why they matter, and the curious journeys that brought them into the Library’s care. You’ll also discover what goes on behind the scenes as librarians preserve, research and interpret these irreplaceable pieces of history.

Whether you’re a history lover, a book enthusiast, or simply curious about what lies beneath the surface of the State Library, this session promises a memorable and inspiring glimpse into South Australia’s documentary heritage.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/adelaide/rare-books-and-manuscripts-in-the-state-librarys-collection/200029888519600
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/events/rare-books-and-manuscripts?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=adelaide-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Adelaide
- **state**: SA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia 5000
- **lat**: -34.92163
- **long**: 138.599
- **full address**: North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia 5000

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: State Library of South Australia (https://allevents.in/org/state-library-of-south-australia/5010052)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (+09:30)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia 5000
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** State Library of South Australia
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Rare Books and Manuscripts in the State Library's collection ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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