Un-Treasures: TEDxPerth 2019 slide image

Un-Treasures: TEDxPerth 2019

An unmissable TEDxPerth 2019 short film created at the State Library of WA. This wonderful film  is free to watch online and highlights treasures from our collection. 

 

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Robot literacy PD for teachers and librarians

This two-hour professional learning workshop by leading Edith Cowan University researchers in robot literacy will be a game changer for school teachers and librarians.

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Public holiday Monday 30 September

The Library will be closed on Monday 30 September 2019 for the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday

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Violet & Nothing – Exhibition

This exhibition of artworks and drafts from Violet & Nothing written and illustrated by Perth’s own Fiona Burrows has been curated especially for children and families.

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A swag full of WA history

Join Heritage Librarian Peter Edwards as he takes you on a stroll through little known WA stories.

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Ezra Jacobs - From Rottnest Prison to Wadjemup: a Journey of Healing

Monday 23 September

Noongar man Ezra Jacobs will discusses Wadjemup/Rottnest Island's Aboriginal heritage and the Islands' colonial history of impriso

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Rhyme Time

Tuesday 24 September

Songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their families.

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Play Time

Tuesday 24 September

Free play activities to enjoy with your child during school terms.

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Beauty Abundant: Behind the Scenes Tour of Botanical Wonders from the State Library Collections

Tuesday 24 September

Behind the Scenes Tour providing a unique artistic insight into some of Western Australia’s botanical treasures

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