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.
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You still have the chance to discover the wonderful paper sculptures of David Miller from his new book, Big and Little. The sculptures are on display on the windowsill.
Explore the history of Western Australia through children's picture books and novels with the Telling Our Story display. Discover all sorts of interesting things, and new places to visit in Perth by browsing the display cases.
At the Gallery, look at wonderful original picture book art by talented Western Australians.
My Favourite Children's Book
If you missed the display don't worry - here's the booklist.
Page last updated: 05/11/2009 07:13:51