Venue hire
Looking for a seminar or meeting room in the CBD at a reasonable price?
A five minute walk from Perth Train Station you will find the State Library of Western Australia. We have a range of meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 12 to 207 people.
At the top end is the State Library Lecture Theatre. This facility comes with built in audio visual (AV) equipment that is very simple to use – no need for expensive AV equipment or an AV technician. The Telecoil Hearing Loop (Audio induction Loop) 
is available in the Theatre.
Most of our meeting rooms offer good light, include electronic whiteboards, data projectors with built in projection screens and speakers, wifi and optional equipment such as flipchart stands and microphones. An HDMI cable is provided in each room (with the exception of the Goldfields Room).
Bookings & availability
Your access to the venue is strictly only for the duration of your booking (this needs to include your setup and packup times). Please book any required equipment when booking the venue.
The minimum booking duration is 2 hours. Bookings must be made 3 working days (Monday–Friday) in advance. If your submitted booking needs amendments, please email venues@slwa.wa.gov.au.
Contact us
Telephone 08 9427 3466 or email venues@slwa.wa.gov.au.
Effective from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.
SLWA Terms Conditions Venue Hire 25-26.pdf [ PDF 1MB ]
Venue hire price list
Effective from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024.
| Venue | Seating | Hourly Rate (GST incl.) |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre | 207 | $104 |
| Foyer | N/A | $12 |
| Great Southern Room | 75 | $74 |
| Geographe Room | 30 | $72 |
| North-West Room | 24 | $44 |
| Kimberley Room | 18 | $46 |
| Pilbara Room | 16 | $40 |
| Gascoyne Room | 12 | $40 |
| Goldfields Room | 12 | $14 |
Security & cleaning fees
| Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Out-of-Hours Security | Minimum of $218.00 |
| Venue Cleaning (refer to Conditions of Use) | $304 |
State Library of WA does not provide in-house catering for food and drink.
Ground+ Co Cafe is run by The Underground collaborative. Visit the Ground+ Co Cafe website to ask about catering.
We also welcome outside caterers.
Available Venues
Venue Capacity
12
Seminar room located on the Ground Floor, adjacent to the State Library Theatre
Venue Capacity
30
Equipped with the latest technology, high quality acoustics and kitchen facilities.
Venue Capacity
12
Quiet seminar room for small groups located on Level 1 in the State Library.
Venue Capacity
18
Seminar room located on the Ground Floor. Large window provides ample natural light.
Venue Capacity
24
Large seminar room on Level 2, away from the busy areas of the State Library.
Available for clients practicing the piano or having lessons with a teacher.
Venue Capacity
14
Seminar room located on the Ground Floor. Large window provides ample natural light.
Venue Capacity
207
Lecture theatre, with built in audio visual equipment, located on the Ground Floor.
Ideal space for delegate registration and serving refreshments. Can only be booked with the Theatre.