Events
![Children playing at the Story Place](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2024-06/DSCF9724_Harmony%20Week%20Story%20Time_0.jpg?h=28f5fb4c&itok=JUpkupL-)
–
Embark on a journey into the heart of First Nations storytelling during this special Story Time with acclaimed author and illustrator Helen Milroy.
![Person reading eBook on eReader](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2023-01/DSCF7642_eReader%20eBook%20eResources.jpg?h=14f5e24b&itok=7TpXs56n)
–
Online digital book club. Every month, join author David Allan-Petale in conversation with a new author to discuss their book. July Book Club is "Last Best Chance" by Brooke Dunnell.
![Better Beginnings Rhyme Time](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2021-09/DSCF0260_Better%20Beginnings%20Rhyme%20Time_0.jpg?h=e2dc6f13&itok=X5OnXs4l)
–
Weekly on Friday, 10:30am - 12pm until Fri, Sep 20 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.
![The Chin Wagon Mobile Story Studio](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2024-06/JFP%20Chin%20Wagon%2019Jan2020-51.jpg.jpg?itok=mZ_xRppS)
Share Your Keepsake's Story
–
Have the story behind your most treasured heirloom, memento or object professionally recorded in The Chin Wagon.
![Better Beginnings Rhyme Time](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2021-09/DSCF0305_Better%20Beginnings%20Rhyme%20Time.jpg?h=83e26656&itok=CxYQcbQ1)
–
Weekly on Monday, 10:30am - 12pm until Fri, Sep 20 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.
![PCAF Perth Comics Arts Festival 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2024-03/No%20Text.jpg?h=acd3c3b3&itok=23s2ENM0)
–
A weekend of FREE comic celebrations for the whole community! Local and international comic book professionals share their knowledge for creators, readers and educators. On Sunday, a showcase of over 80 comic book creators sell their work.
![Cundeelee school children on a bush walk 1955](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2021-11/133980PD_NR-0000490-001_Aboriginal%20Family%20History.jpg?h=9aa94272&itok=f5C8ZvfJ)
–
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.
![Huts family Western Australia 1954](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/2022-11/slwa_b6587672_2%20%281%29.jpeg.jpg?itok=f-rJcdpl)
Getting started
–
–
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.