News
News
19 June 2024
We have launched a new online media viewer designed to improve the way users interact with digital materials in the State Library's catalogue, ensuring a more accessible and user-friendly experience.
Board at the Library?
On Level 2, discover a selection of board games and books about board games including jigsaw puzzles, chess, mah-jong, Scrabble, Monopoly, Catan, Cluedo, large print playing cards and much more.
Western Australian Premier's Book Awards winners
2024 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards winners and two new Hall of Fame inductees were announced at an award ceremony at the State Library..
Stories
Stories
June 2024 marks 100 years of 6WF and ABC Radio Perth. Find out more about this important moment in Western Australian history and discover the fascinating origins story illustrated with material held in the State Library’s collection.
In her own words
Aboriginal stories
Born in Darlow, near Leonora, Myrtle Brennan was a young girl when she and her mother were sent to Moore River Settlement against their will.
A Royal Tragedy
WA history
Ameer "Dusty" Dost Mohamet (1904 -1987) oral history. Father was an Indian prince and camel proprietor who met his mother, Annie in Coolgardie. Both of his parents were murdered and his siblings sent to orphanages.
Exhibitions
Upcoming events
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Monthly on the last Wednesday, 2 - 4pm until Wed, Dec 18 2024
The Storylines project connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the State Library of WA's heritage, history and photographic collections.
Getting started
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Do you want to find out about your family history and don’t know where to start? Let us help you at one of our free and friendly talks at the State Library and we’ll show you.
Game Changers Podcast
Hear stories from WA local women who rose up against inequality and stereotypes to champion the game of soccer as far back as the 1970s.