Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-8:00pm
Friday
9:00am-5:30pm
Saturday-Sunday
10:00am-5:30pm
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As a member you can borrow books and other items from our collection.
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WA Stories
Treasures of the Battye Library
Rare and exquisite items illustrating the WA story.
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Pictorial Collection Highlights
Collections of photographs - telling stories of Western Australia.
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Mini Rev Free short films for kids: Program 1 Fluffy McCloud & Friends
Monday 16 April to Friday 27 April
Delight your children’s imaginations in the school holidays with Mini Rev – free short films for kids and their families
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Mini Rev Free short films for kids: Program 2 Ollie the Day Owl & Other Adventures
Monday 16 April to Friday 27 April
Delight your children’s imaginations in the school holidays with Mini Rev - free short films for kids and their families.
View Mini Rev Free short films for kids: Program 2 Ollie the Day Owl & Other Adventures event
The Sketchbook Project Exhibition
Friday 13 April to Monday 30 April
Featuring over 100 sketchbooks filled with diverse stories, illustrations, photographs and more from young people aged 12–26.
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See My Hat!
Tuesday 10 April to Wednesday 11 July
Featuring photographs and picture books from the Library's collections.
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