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The State Library of WA is calling out for LGBTQIA+ related material, photographs, videos, posters, flyers and ephemera from events, social gatherings, festivals, historical moments, and daily life to add to the collection. The State Library's collections should mirror the diverse voices of WA, both past and present.

Today is World Preservation Day, an important day for us at the State Library - the memory bank of Western Australia.

Cracking O’Reilly’s Code - Assessing the significance of John Boyle O’Reilly’s 1868 Book of Poetry.

The State Library of WA is seeking submissions from established or emerging WA Aboriginal artists, to create a contemporary artwork for a new culturally safe space in the State Library building.

Local musician, Ari Davis, finds his CD in the State Library collection.

The public are invited to participate in research survey aimed at understanding how you engage with and value cultural organisations like the State Library of WA.

On 28 July, the State Library of Western Australia celebrated libraries and their staff at the annual Library Board Awards. Held during Library and Information Week, this year's theme of "rewrite, renew, reimagine" reflects how libraries continue to grow and diversify with changing community needs.  

Noongar version of Better Beginnings Baby Ways book launched

The State Library is wrapped in nearly 400 QR codes, each linking to a free classic eBook download.

The State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest are pleased to announce the WA Reflections – Our History Rediscovered short documentary production initiative, designed to share Western Australian culture and stories with the community, is back for 2022.