Events

Better Beginnings Rhyme Time
Daily on , 10:30am - 12pm until Fri 3 Jul 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.
Story Time - Dad with son
Weekly on Monday, 10:30am - 12pm until Fri 3 Jul 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.
English Conversation session at the State Library
Practise English at the State Library
Daily on , 1:30 - 2:30pm until Wed 1 Jul 2026
Join our English conversation groups, a friendly place to practise your language skills and make new friends.
Reading at book on a smart device
Monthly on the third Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30pm until Wed 17 Jun 2026
Online digital book club. Every month, join author David Allan-Petale in conversation with a new author to discuss their book.
X-Press Magazine cover collage
Exhibition launch
Join us to launch our newest exhibition, X-Press Magazine: 41 Years on the Streets. We’ll be celebrating with an electrifying panel conversation with journalists, musicians and those closest to the magazine.
Mother and child looking at  book at the Ruth Faulkner Library in Belmont 2026
Better Beginnings Family Reading Workshop
A family-friendly interactive workshop where caregivers learn to choose great books and spark a lifelong love of reading in children aged 0–5. This hands‑on session is designed to support parents and caregivers while delighting little learners.
Clara Capybara book cover
with author Aleesah Darlison
Learn all about capybaras, enjoy a story time reading of Aleesah’s book, Clara Capybara and cuddle cute teddy capys for a gentle tactile experience.