Indonesia Screen Program
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Discover the rich diversity of contemporary Indonesian film, documentary, animation and television in this unique film festival presented in cooperation with Indonesiana TV.
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Weekly on Monday at 10:30am
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.
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Monthly on the last Wednesday at 2:00pm
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 Friday at 10:30am
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their families, followed by an hour of Play Time to help develop early literacy and learning skills.
Workshops and events
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Tone List and the State Library present a series of free workshops in the 'Night School' program and performances that will offer new ways of engaging with music, sound and performance.
with Chet Van Duzer
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In this lecture, map expert Chet Van Duzer will examine changing ideas about the Indian Ocean from classical antiquity to the eighteenth century, focusing on how those changes are reflected in maps.
Film Screening
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In a touching journey of self-discovery, identity and connection, Afghan refugee and photographer Muzafar Ali discovers that Afghans have been an integral part of Australia for a 160 years. Q&A following the film with Muzafar Ali and Director Jolyon Hoff.
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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. May is the cosy, crime, mystery "Death Holds the Key" by Alexander Thorpe.
Live and Local 2024
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Join us for one of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling. A selection of headline events will be live-streamed to the State Library.
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.
Cherished Family Moments from the Collection
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Join us for the Keepsake exhibition opening and a panel conversation that asks us to consider the meeting points of science, literature and art and how they shape our collective humanity.
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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.