Events

The Lumpers picnic South Perth Zoological and Botanical Gardens 1928

Family History Talk

Getting started
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Every 3 months on the last Wednesday, 11am - 1pm until Wed 26 Nov 2025
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.
Families attend a camp service Mt Margaret Mission with singing and the message in language ca1950

Aboriginal Family History Sessions

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Monthly on the last Wednesday, 2 - 4pm until Wed 26 Nov 2025
The Storylines project connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the State Library's heritage, history and photographic collections.
The Australian Dream withTim Ross orange promotional image

The Australian Dream?

with Tim Ross
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From the ‘burbs, to the bush, to the inner city, Australians are obsessed with the idea of home and the dream of home ownership. Comedian and architecture enthusiast Tim Ross is bringing his new live show to Perth.
Celebrating 40 years of the Alexander Library building

Space and Openness

A Guided Tour through the State Library
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A rare behind-the-scenes tour through the State Library to celebrate 40 years of the Alexander Library building.