What's On

Exhibitions

Boys eating watermelon 1929

A Recipe for Life

The Food That Shapes Us
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An exhibition exploring what food tells us about who we are as Western Australians. From nostalgic eateries, iconic ads and timeworn recipes to radical social change and environmental transformation, take a seat at the table of WA’s evolving food heritage.
Digital illustration of monkeys playing with bananas

Monkey Business

It’s a Barrel of Fun!
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Get ready to go wild. Swing open the doors to a world where imagination runs riot and animals talk back in this animal-themed exhibition of picture book artwork from the State Library Collection.
Western Australian National Football League versus Victoria 1957

Polly Farmer

Origins of an Icon
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AFL Origin fever is in the air! To mark the game between Western Australia and Victoria on 14 February, the State Library will display a selection of treasures from the Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer collection.

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Awards, Grants, Fellowships & Projects

Tom Jewell and sister Joan at the Royal Show 1949

Awards & Fellowships

Information on Battye Fellowships, Premier's Book Awards, scholarships and Library Board awards.
Child and parent looking at Kids Kanopy on laptop screen

Grants

Find out about available community, public library and Better Beginnings Grants.

Online Exhibitions

Physical exhibitions turned into virtual tours and digital exhibitions.