News
Call out for storytellers and producers
News
4 October 2024
If you are an early career journalist, content maker or media student looking to tell a great story about WA women and get paid for your content, we want to hear from you. Applications close 25 October.
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.
The Library Board of Western Australia produces an annual report for Parliament. Our latest annual report is now available.
Stories
Keepsake mini podcast
Stories
Podcasts
Gerry's keepsake is his great-granddad's utility knife, which was gifted to him for saving the life of a world-renowned and revered Australian test pilot, Harry Hawker, in 1913.
Keepsake mini podcast
Stories
Podcasts
WA history
Cheryl Burton's keepsake is a gold kangaroo brooch, her first gift to her mother, whom she found when she was 28.
Keepsake mini podcast
Stories
ANZAC stories
Podcasts
WA history
Anne Chapple's grandfather was one of the first returned wounded soldiers to Mt Hawthorn. The community rallied to build him a home, doubling as a memorial.
Exhibitions
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Unpick the often-mistold history of ‘camel men’ and their social, cultural and economic contribution to Western Australia. Delve into the origins of South Asian migration to Australia in the late nineteenth century and learn about the adventurers who built a life against the odds.
Cherished Family Mementos from the Collection
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The Keepsake exhibition examines why mementos and everyday objects often hold the key to family history and ultimately shape who and how we identify ourselves. Showcasing cherished family moments from the State Library’s collection.
Pro Photography WA
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Photography exhibition revealing the finalists in the second annual Ilford Orloff Awards. Named after one of Western Australia’s pioneering photographers, Izzy Orloff, the Awards celebrate the best in contemporary professional photography across the State.
Upcoming events
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Weekly on Friday, 10:30am - 12pm until Fri 6 Dec 2024
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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Weekly on Monday, 10:30am - 12pm until Mon 9 Dec 2024
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.
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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 should be available to borrow from your local library or the Libby app with no waitlists or holds!
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Monthly on the last Wednesday, 2 - 4pm until Wed 18 Dec 2024
The Storylines project connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the State Library of WA's heritage, history and photographic collections.
by Clare Wright OAM
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Writing WA and Text Publishing present the launch of Clare Wright OAM's latest book, "Naku Dharuk The Bark Petitions: How the People of Yirrkala Changed the Course of Australian Democracy".
Book Launch
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Join award-winning author Sharon Giltrow to celebrate the launch of her new children's book "Toby King and the Utility Belt". This FREE event includes games, a book reading, cupcakes, book sales, author signings and activities.