What's On
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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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'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.
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Kerry Stokes Collection presents a lecture by celebrated academic librarian and expert on medieval manuscripts Christopher de Hamel.
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Find out more about employment, funding and education support for CaLD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities in a fun festival atmosphere that includes entertainment, food trucks and children's activities.
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Get up close and personal with some of Western Australia's most well-known children's book authors and illustrators. This is a one-of-a-kind event for young readers and their families, so gather everyone for a day of creativity and excitement!
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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!
Getting started
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Every 3 months on the last Wednesday, 11am - 1pm until Wed 26 Nov 2025
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.
Awards, Grants, Fellowships & Projects
Information on Battye Fellowships, Premier's Book Awards, scholarships and Library Board awards.
Find out about available community, public library and Better Beginnings Grants.