Talks & Conversations

Yearling CWA members and friends in front of new building 1955
The CWA Cookbook and Country Cooking
Join leading WA food writer Max Veenhuyzen and a panel of experts for a morning tea (and scones) as they discuss the Country Women’s Association impact on West Australian palettes.
Battye Fellowship talk 2025
Every 2 months on the second Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30pm until Tue 17 Nov 2026
The Friends of Battye Inc. present a series of talks throughout the year on Western Australian historical topics. These talks are open to members and the wider community
Huts family Western Australia 1954
Getting started
Every 3 months on the last Wednesday, 11am - 1pm until Wed 25 Nov 2026
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.
Reading at book on a smart device
Monthly on the third Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30pm until Wed 15 Apr 2026
Online digital book club. Every month, join author David Allan-Petale in conversation with a new author to discuss their book.
English Conversation session at the State Library
Practise English at the State Library

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Join our English conversation groups, a friendly place to practise your language skills and make new friends.
Stanley Minning preaching at a camp meeting at Cundeelee October 1955
Monthly on the last Wednesday, 2 - 4pm until Wed 25 Nov 2026
Discover how to find out more about your kinship in a joint presentation from the Storylines team and the Aboriginal History WA team.