News
The scholarship supports the development of professional staff working in the WA public library network and aims to enhance library services through research and learning experiences. Applications open on 23 February 2026 and close on 27 March 2026.
News
16 January 2026
The Western Australian Premier's Book Awards, a vibrant celebration of the stories and voices that define the State, has launched for 2026.
Round 5
News
9 January 2026
The State Library is pleased to announce 15 successful recipients to share in $208,000 through this year’s Better Beginnings Community Grants. The annual grants program supports recipients to deliver early reading and literacy activities tailored to their communities.
Stories
How the Botanic Park came to be
Stories
This story is based on the oral history of forester, ecologist and one of the first Directors of Kings Park, John Stanley Beard (1916–2011), and features a collection of historical photos of Kings Park.
Stories
Photographs and films
WA history
Wimmin's Work
Wimmin's Work is a new collection of audio, audio-visual and photographic stories documenting the stories of ten Western Australian women.
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.
Exhibitions
Origins of an Icon
Dates
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AFL Origin fever is in the air! To mark the game between Western Australia and Victoria on 14 February, the State Library will display a selection of treasures from the Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer collection.
Upcoming events
A Writing and Research Workshop
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Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, and creative exploration featuring acclaimed author Amanda Curtin. This workshop invites you to uncover stories within the State Records Office and the State Library.
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Monthly on the third Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30pm until Wed 15 Apr 2026
Online digital book club. Every month, join author David Allan-Petale in conversation with a new author to discuss their book.
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.