Events

Reading at book on a smart device
Monthly on the third Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30pm until Wed 19 Aug 2026
Online digital book club. Every month, join author David Allan-Petale in conversation with a new author to discuss their book.
Story Time - Dad with son
Weekly on Monday, 10:30am - 12pm until Mon 21 Sep 2026
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.
Better Beginnings Rhyme Time
Weekly on Friday, 10:30am - 12pm until Fri 25 Sep 2026
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their families, followed by an hour of Play Time to help develop early literacy and learning skills.
Market day at the 2025 Perth Comic Arts Festival PCAF
PCAF is back for 2026! Western Australia's premier comic arts event will take over the State Library for a packed weekend of storytelling, talks, workshops and markets.
Mother and child looking at book at the Ruth Faulkner Library in Belmont 2026
Better Beginnings Family Talking Workshop
A family-friendly interactive workshop where parents and caregivers learn how to turn everyday moments into powerful opportunities for connection, learning, and language development.
Stories from the West book collage
Meet the shortlisted authors of the 2026 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards at a day of panel discussions, book signings and live experiences that spotlight the richness, diversity and daring of WA writing.