What's On
Exhibitions
Australia II Uncovered
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Australia II's 1983 America's Cup victory, we are showcasing our photographic collections with huge decals on the outside of the building.
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Step inside a storybook. Let’s see what we can find. Embark on great adventures, exploring worlds of every kind! Let your imagination run wild as you discover picture book art from the State Library’s collection in this interactive exhibition for children.
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A digital display of photos depicting the evolution of WA's music scene over the past 100 years. Curated by West Australian Music (WAM) and the State Library, it draws on our collections and the snaps of countless photographers, fans, and artists.
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Exhibition of textile works made by students in TAFE’s English language and textiles program accompanied by historical photographs that depict the garment-making and textile industry in Western Australia.
Upcoming Events
Family History WA (FHWA)
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Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:00am until Thu 14 Dec 2023
Volunteers from the FHWA provide extra assistance to family history researchers. Please note this service is run by volunteers and may not always be available.
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Over fifty years, John Hutchinson traversed WA, recording the sounds of birdlife in their natural, untouched habitat amassing a remarkable collection of recordings. A new short film created as part of the WA Reflections immerses the viewer in Hutchinson’s incredible work. Afterwards, join the filmmakers and a panel of experts.
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Weekly on Friday at 10:30am until Fri 15 Dec 2023
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their families, followed by an hour of Play Time to help develop early literacy and learning skills.
A Celebration of WA Jazz History
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Celebrate 50 years of the Perth Jazz Society and 40 years of the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra in a one-off concert and heritage event. Join legends of WA jazz in an eclectic live set, videos, interviews and historical materials charting the history and evolution of the scene.
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Weekly on Wednesday at 10:30am until Wed 13 Dec 2023
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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Jameson Feakes will perform live with his band, accompanied by photographs and videos from the Library's collections. Inspired by researching his family in the early 19th century, the album contains stories of hardship, loss, gardening and occasional absurdity.
Perth Festival
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Perth Festival and Writing WA have formed a dynamic new partnership to present Perth Writers Weekend. The State Library is proud to be hosting the Perth Writers Weekend, curated by Writing WA.
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.
Corridors of Blissterday winning submission is by Sze Tsang, who releases music under the name Samarobryn,