Plan Your Excursion
To make the most of your excursion visit On the day for essential information for school groups.
Bus Parking
Available on Beaufort Street, (Museum side) or along Francis Street. Contact the City of Perth on 9461 3885 for further information.
Cost
All school programs, events and exhibitions to the Library are free.
Tour Times
Tours are available Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. It is preferable that programs are booked two weeks in advance.
Tours run for 1 hour. Students are welcome to spend additional time in the library after the tour. However, supervision of students will remain with the school.
Group Size
Maximum guided group size is 35 students p/ session.
We recommend 1 adult per 6 students for Junior Primary and 1 adult per 15 students for Middle Primary and Secondary students.
Please advise if you have any special needs students, so we can attempt to maximize the tour experience. The venue is suitable for wheelchairs and is part of the Your Welcome initiative.
Clipboards and Pencils (up to 35)
Are available for free loan whilst in the Library. Bookings essential on 9427 3202 (Students may also bring their own clipboards and pencils).
Unguided Visits
Teachers are welcome to bring students into the library for unguided visits. We strongly recommend that all groups contact the State Library on 9427 3202 to book their visit, even if they do not require a guide or other educational services.
Visit What's On for current events and exhibitions
Emergency Procedures and Public Liability
The State Library is a government owned facility, thus we are insured by Riskcover and comply with Public Liability Insurance requirements for the excursion management policy. Evacuation Procedures Documents are available in PDF or by phoning 9427 3202.
- Emergency Procedures (PDF 60 KB)
- Public Liability Insurance (PDF 185 KB)
On the Day
Teachers are asked to assemble their students outside the library. An adult should register your arrival at the reception desk. The Education Officer or Librarian will meet your group and arrange storage of bags and lunch baskets.
Teaching staff are required to accompany the students at all times whilst in the library. It is the teacher’s responsibility to actively monitor student behavior and intervene when necessary.
Please be punctual, late arrivals will result in a shortened tour experience.
Bag Check
Check in bags and drink bottles as a group. Security staff will open and lock lockers on the ground flood for bag storage. Students should remove necessary items (including medication) before the commencement of the program.
Food and drink are not permitted in the library and mobile phones must be switched to silent.
Bus Parking
Available on Beaufort Street, (Museum side) or along Francis Street. Please contact the City of Perth on 9461 3885 for further information.
Toilets
Toilet facilities (including disabled) and drink fountains are located at the Francis street end of the foyer. There are drink fountains and toilets on all floors of the Library.
Lunch
Space is available for students on either the grassed area or the paved area (under cover) directly outside the library (James Street side).
Please note that the Library can not provide lunch space for students within the building.
Lunch baskets can be stored at the library, please arrange this prior to your visit 9427 3202.
Photocopiers and printing machines
On all floors of the building. Students will need a card with a magnetic strip in order to photocopy. The cost of copying is 22c per A4 sheet (subject to change). Ensure students come to the library with enough money (preferably change) for photocopying and printing.
Pages Café
On-site and open during library opening hours. Lunches can be arranged by phoning 9427 3102. Students are welcome to use the cafe in small groups.
State Library Bookshop
On-site and open from Monday – Friday 10.00am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 12.00 to 5.00pm. It sells good quality discard books from 50cents and has an extensive selection of adults and children’s literature.
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