The Montegiallo School of Swearing
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Fremantle Press invites you to a special event at the State Library of Western Australia, where Andrew will be in-conversation with Italian writer and journalist Chenée Marrapodi.
Live and Local 2025
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We're bringing the Sydney Writers' Festival to you by livestreaming some of the Festival's headline events at the State Library.
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Hear from Di Ryder OAM, a much-loved Aboriginal Elder who got her second chance for education in an unlikely place: the Australian Army.
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Come and hear Dr Sandy Chong's story as the first Asian person to be elected as President of the United Nations Association and 2024 inductee into the WA Women's Hall of Fame.
with John Long
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Join author and paleontologist John Long at the State Library for a talk about his latest book 'The Secret History of Sharks'.
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Jessica Gethin is an award-winning conductor, musician, artistic advisor and fierce advocate for women in music. Jessica was the inaugural Chief Conductor of the Perth Symphony Orchestra (2011-2019) and has held many significant roles.
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Dr Paola Magni is a forensic scientist, crime scene investigator and a vocal campaigner against family and gender-based violence. Come and hear from a remarkable West Australian woman on science, social responsibility, and the hidden clues left behind at crime scenes which can lead to criminal convictions.
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The State Library is celebrating 40 years since the opening of the Alexander Library Building with behind-the-scenes tours and talks.
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PCAF is back for 2025! Western Australia's premier comic arts event will take over the State Library for a packed weekend of storytelling, talks, workshops and markets.
with Tim Ross
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From the ‘burbs, to the bush, to the inner city, Australians are obsessed with the idea of home and the dream of home ownership. Comedian and architecture enthusiast Tim Ross is bringing his new live show to Perth.
Medieval Illuminated Books of Hours
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The Kerry Stokes Collection presents a lecture by celebrated author and expert on medieval manuscripts Christopher de Hamel.
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.