The Literature Centre event
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Celebrate Reading Conference showcases storytellers for young people, with captivating panel discussions, intimate conversations and interactive experiences, featuring your favourite authors.
In-conversation with John Kinsella and Colin Archibald
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Whether you're a devoted reader or simply curious about the voices embedded in our streets, come and engage in a conversation about identity, history and the evolving urban fabric of our city, Boorloo.
Celebrating 80 Years of the Children’s Book Council of Australia
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Get ready for a jam-packed day of fun and celebration with author and illustrator events, face painting, live storytelling, book signings, costume parade and a thrilling treasure hunt!
Author Talk with Craig Silvey
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Join us for this special event to celebrate the launch of Craig Silvey’s brilliant new novel. Enjoy a lively author talk, Q&A, book signing and the opportunity to purchase your very own copy of this delightful sequel.
Short film screenings and panel discussions
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Discover the stories that shaped WA — one short film at a time, from rock 'n' roll masses and astronomical discoveries to guide dogs and a vaudevillian male impersonator.
Getting started
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Every 3 months on the last Wednesday, 11am - 1pm until Wed 26 Nov 2025
Do you want to find out about your family history and don’t know where to start? Let us help you at one of our free and friendly talks at the State Library and we’ll show you.
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Online digital book club. Every month, join author David Allan-Petale in conversation with a new author to discuss their book.
Practise English at the State Library
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Weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:30pm until Wed 24 Sep 2025
Join our English conversation groups, a friendly place to practise your language skills and make new friends.
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The Storylines project connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the State Library's heritage, history and photographic collections.