Events
Throughout the year the State Library organises a range of exciting events, most of them free.
Check the events calendar for what's on at the library.
From stimulating lectures and talks inspired by our exhibitions and collections to films and concerts - there is something to interest everyone.
All venues at the Library are wheelchair accessible.
Take 3 WA authors
Complementing the Write On! exhibition, listen to three very different WA authors, James Foley, Natasha Lester and Stephen Scourfield speak about their writing to give you a taste of our local talent. Flyer is here.
When: Wednesday 23 May, 6.00pm for wine and cheese, event runs from 6.30 - 7.30pm.
Where: State Library Theatre.
Bookings are essential - call 9427 3111. Event is FREE. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Paul Carter: Smoking monkeys...
Paul Carter has worked, gotten into trouble and been seriously reprimanded in places as far-flung as Tunisia, and as dangerous as Columbia.
He survived all this with his crew, some of the maddest, baddest and strangest people you could hope not to meet. Hear about his best selling books, and what he's working on now. Flyer is here.
When: Wednesday 20 June, 6.30 - 7.30pm
Where: State Library Theatre
Bookings are essential - call 9427 3111. Event is FREE. Copies of his books will be available for purchase and singing on the day.
Recorded Lectures
Listen to Kate Burridge's witty and entertaining U3A / SLWA lecture from Sunday 2 October 2011 on swearing, Taboo Words. Be prepared for frequent coarse language!
For the joint U3A and State Library Lecture on Sunday 15 May 2011, Philip Mead spoke about Australian Literature: beyond the National
For further details, see the flyer here, and listen to the recorded lecture as an MP3 file here.
Page last updated: Monday 7 May 2012
