News
A Family Reunion
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8 May 2025
The State Library team was pleased to welcome the Turner family of Augusta on Thursday 1 May as part of their family reunion.
Share your experience
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28 April 2025
Share your experiences of the State Library of Western Australia by completing our client survey and go in the draw to win a $100 voucher.
Nominations open
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15 April 2025
The 2025 Library Board of Western Australia Awards for Innovation and Collaboration are now open for nominations until Tuesday 27 May 2025.
Stories
by Lucy Torvaldsen
Wimmin's Work
Strap in for Barbara's reflection on her life of activism, advocacy and uplifting others. And remember - life really can get better with age, and you never have to settle down.
by Ophélie Barbeau
Wimmin's Work
Explore the lives of women working FIFO roles in mining in WA and delve into their unique perspectives on community, work-life balance, and the challenges they face.
by Sarah Drummond
Wimmin's Work
The story of Dr Elizabeth Edmonds, a palaeoecologist deeply ensconced in the Walpole Wilderness area of Western Australia.
Exhibitions
Roll of Honour
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The WA Women’s Hall of Fame recognises more than 300 women for their inspiring work and achievements. This exhibition spotlights inductees whose legacy lives on through the Roll of Honour and in the State Library’s collection.
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Suited, booted and ready for anything. A collection of photographs charting the way women have used their wardrobes to stamp their identity working inside or outside of the home.
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Hop into a four-wheel drive and embark on a 1000km road trip through Western Australia’s breathtaking Kimberley landscape. Visit the Story Place Gallery on the Mezzanine Level for our latest kids’ exhibition.
Upcoming events
Practise English at the State Library
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Weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:30pm until Wed 2 Jul 2025
Join our new English conversation groups, a friendly place to practise your language skills and make new friends.
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Online digital book club. Every month, join author David Allan-Petale in conversation with a new author to discuss their book. This month’s featured title will be available to borrow from your local library or the Libby app with no waitlists or holds. The reader who asks the best question during the live event will also be sent a signed copy of the book by the author!
Live and Local 2025
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We're bringing the Sydney Writers' Festival to you by livestreaming some of the Festival's headline events at the State Library.
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Weekly on Friday, 10:30am - 12pm until Fri 4 Jul 2025
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their families, followed by an hour of Play Time to help develop early literacy and learning skills.
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Join author-illustrator Jasmine Berry for a joyful launch event as she celebrates the release of two heartwarming picture books.
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Weekly on Monday, 10:30am - 12pm until Fri 4 Jul 2025
Interactive story fun for pre-schoolers and their carers. Followed by a half hour Play Time where families can explore literacy and learning through reading, talking, singing, writing and playing together.
Sheiks, Fakes & Cameleers
Between 1870 and 1920, around 20,000 camels and 4,000 men travelled to Australia to help explore and develop the country's arid interior. Discover the forgotten history of cameleers in Western Australia.