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Nominations open
The 2025 Library Board of Western Australia Awards for Innovation and Collaboration are now open for nominations until Tuesday 27 May 2025.
2025 Library Board Awards
Iconic rock music masses at St George’s Cathedral in the 70s and a drag king pioneer are among the subjects tackled in four new documentaries that will shine a spotlight on Western Australian history as part of WA Reflections.
the eight recipients of wa reflections
Earlier this year, the State Library put out a call for readers with a critical mind and love of Western Australian books to join the judging panel for the 2025 Western Australian Premier’s Awards. 
2025 Judging Panel
Experience a year of discovery at the State Library. The 2025 line-up now live with a packed program of exhibitions, talks and events celebrating Western Australia’s diverse stories and identity.
Crowd at the 2024 Ilford Orloff Photography Awards Night
To celebrate 20 years of Better Beginnings, the State Library and public libraries are hosting birthday parties across WA.
gold sticker graphic that reads Better Beginnings Celebrating 20 years
The State Library has announced new categories, outcomes of the industry review and a call out for book judges.
Western Australian Premiers Book Awards pink background and numbat
Rejuvenation Project
Construction will begin on 6 January 2025 to transform the Perth Cultural Centre precinct into an open, accessible and vibrant destination.
Mock-up of Perth Cultural Centre precinct after the completed rejuvenation project
On 29 November, the 'Sheiks, Fakes and Cameleers' exhibition was awarded a commendation at the 2024 WA Heritage Awards.
State Library staff and Minister Templeman
Recommended reading list
Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part. Recommended reading list of fiction and nonfiction books curated by the State Library for the campaign.
16 Days in WA 2024 promo tile
We are inviting applications for residency in the State Library building to organisations and individuals who contribute to WA storytelling. Applications close 12 December 2024.
group of people walking into the State Library