The Place
Read - Explore - Look
The Place, the new area on the mezzanine level for children and families was opened on 24 May 2009. Now, for the first time, the State Library has a centre with resources and programs that celebrate the joy of reading and literature for children.
The Place is all about stories and you can visit any time the Library is open.
READ – share stories and play in the family reading place with books, puppets, dress-ups and comfy cushions.
EXPLORE – displays, activities and online stories with Tumblebooks.
LOOK – in the gallery at the original picture book art from the Peter Williams collection.
Coming Soon - Write Now! writing workshop, Saturday 20 March, 9am - 4pm
If you are 9 - 12 years old and enjoy writing and creating new worlds with words, take advantage of this fun opportunity to be inspired by experienced authors Duncan Ball (author of the Selby series) and Chris Morphew (one of the authors of the Zac Power series), as well as local illustrator and book designer Tracey Gibbs.
For more information, dowload the enrolment form here, or call Joanna on 9427 3173.
The workshop fee is $55, and can be paid at the State Library Shop by phone on 9427 3211, or in person - opening hours are
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm, weekends 12noon - 5.00pm. Payment must be received prior to the workshop to confirm your place.
The form can be dropped off at the shop when paying, or posted to:
Write Now!
Joanna Andrew
State Library of Western Australia
25 Francis St
Perth WA 6000
or faxed to
Joanna Andrew on 9427 3256.
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Page last updated: 08/02/2010 09:10:10