![Ruth Faulkner Library and Belmont Museum](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_hero_desktop/public/2022-04/Ruth%20Faulkner%20Library_Belmont%20Hub%2007621.jpg?h=93e537bc&itok=3b5stCF7)
The State Library works through a State-wide network of public libraries managed by local government to provide public library collections of catalogued books and other materials and facilitate the provision of a wide range of information services.
The partnership between State and local governments and other participating bodies is maintained and developed through consultation, joint decision-making, and agreed on standards. A range of online training programs is provided to improve the scope and level of services offered by public libraries.
![312521PD Yanchep-Two Rocks Public Library Lisford Avenue Two Rocks October 1984](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2021-07/312521PD_Yanchep-Two%20Rocks%20Public%20Library%20Two%20Rocks%201984.jpg?itok=oS7sPpAO)
![eResource collage of magazines](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2022-12/eresources%20collage.jpg?h=58624b15&itok=5kFVDEtA)
![Ruth Faulkner Library in the Belmont Hub](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2022-04/Ruth%20Faulkner%20Library_Belmont%20Hub%2007489.jpg?itok=C1NFUF0u)
Public libraries are much-loved and much-used facilities.
![Karratha Public Library interior July 2019](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2021-07/BA2671-159_Karratha%20Public%20Library%20interior%202019.jpg?itok=twDu30CQ)
![York Public Library 14 May 1973](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2021-07/231892PD_York%20Public%20Library%201973.jpg?itok=-rqxBLJi)
![Fremantle Library](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2022-04/IMG_2707_Public%20Libraries%20Fremantle.jpg?itok=QFxLtO80)
Public libraries are much-loved and much-used facilities.