News
The Library Board of Western Australia produces an annual report for Parliament. Our latest annual report is now available.
Western Australian Premier's Book Awards
The winners of the 2026 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards were announced at the State Library of Western Australia, sharing a prize pool of $120,000.
News
28 July 2026
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Stories
Stories
Photographs and films
WA history
The State Library’s collection of ephemera also offers a fascinating, kitsch-filled, insight into the historic evolution of the Dockers visual identity. Jump aboard with us for a rollicking history of football in Fremantle.
Perth's place in shared sporting history
Stories
Photographs and films
WA history
Glasgow will this week host the twenty third edition of the Commonwealth Games with a compact, budget-friendly, format stre
In her own words
Stories
Aboriginal stories
WA history
Born in Carnarvon 1918, Jessie shares her memories of being taken from her mother and sent to Moore River Settlement.
Exhibitions
2025 Photography Exhibition
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See the work of some of WA's best photographers from 2025. Spanning a range of styles and subjects, this exhibition showcases the winners and finalists of the third annual awards.
Country Sees Us
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An immersive exhibition centred around newly recorded video oral histories of Menang Elders and a large-scale visual meditation on the Kinjarling/Albany landscape.
41 Years on the Streets
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An exhibition reflecting on the magazine’s cultural impact and legacy. From humble beginnings as a small but plucky guide to Perth’s nightlife, the magazine became a highly influential bible for all things music, art, fashion, food and drink in Perth.
Upcoming events
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A cosy space to read the current and past shortlisted books of the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards.
for Bright Young Things
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Five days of theatre, music, visual arts, storytelling, and hands-on creative experiences for children aged 0–12 and their families. See the events on at the State Library.
A Storytime Experience
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Daily on , 10am - 3pm until Sat 3 Oct 2026
Book Boogie is a bright, welcoming activation that invites children and their families into the magic of books through the art of contemporary clowning.
AWESOME Festival
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Daily, 10am - 3pm until Sat 3 Oct 2026
Storyteller and host extraordinaire Glenn Swift invites you to The Story Hub: a warm, welcoming space for stories, books, rhymes and literary events at The Story Place.
Practise English at the State Library
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Weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:30pm until Thu 31 Dec 2026
Join our English conversation groups, a friendly place to practise your language skills and make new friends.
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Monthly on the last Wednesday, 2 - 4pm until Wed 25 Nov 2026
Discover how to find out more about your kinship in a joint presentation from the Storylines team and the Aboriginal History WA team.
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.