Spaces to visit
My Boodja, My Turtle Dreaming
My Boodja, My Turtle Dreaming by Joanne Parfitt was specially created for a new Acknowledgment of Country wall to welcome visitors to the State Library and provide a deeper understanding of the land we live on.
Board games and puzzles
On Level 2, discover a selection of board games and books about board games including jigsaw puzzles, chess, mah-jong, Scrabble, Monopoly, Catan, Cluedo, large print playing cards and much more.
An extensive collection of books and resources in over 40 languages found on Level 1.
Use a PC, free Wi-Fi, study or read a newspaper, magazine, or Western Australian authored book in our Discovery Lounge on the Ground Floor.
Serving delicious coffee, happy service, and book online. They are providing employment to break the cycles of homelessness. Open Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 2:00pm on the Ground Floor.
The J.S. Battye Library of West Australian History is a primary source for any information relating to Western Australia, historical or current.
View the State Library’s rare book or archival collections on Level 3.
A special and colourful space for children aged 0-8 and their parents or carers. Located on the Mezzanine Level find a great selection of books, see original artwork, sing a song and play games.
State Records Office
Ensuring permanent accessibility to the essential evidence of the business of government in Western Australia.
A designated space for high school students, with past ATAR papers, study guides and other exam-related resources.