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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Online digital book club. Every month, join author David Allan-Petale in conversation with a new author to discuss their book. Join author Deborah Pike to discuss her novel ‘The Player''.
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Who will be the Pro Photographer of the Year? Join the celebration for the 2024 Ilford Orloff Photography Awards Presentation Night at the State Library. View the exhibition and find out the category winners.
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Weekly on Friday, 10:30am - 12pm until Fri 20 Sep 2024
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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.
RTR Fundraiser
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Some of the state’s finest musical talents dig into unseen film archives from the State Library, showcasing WA's incredible history and composing brand-new soundtracks for the footage, to be performed live at Camelot Cinema, Mosman Park.
for Bright Young Things
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An array of events including theatre, dance, early childhood activities, music, film, literature, visual arts and creative hands-on activities for children aged 0 – 12 and their families.
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.
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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 of WA's heritage, history and photographic collections.
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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.
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.