Expression of Interest

Invitation for Noongar Artists
7 February 2024
The State Library of Western Australia is seeking submissions from local Noongar artists to create a contemporary artwork that considers the Noongar country.
Aerial of Alexander Library Building State Library of WA in the Perth Cultural Centre 10 August 1987

Best Australian Short Film

The Tale of Mr Kimberley shortlisted
1 February 2024
The Tale of Mr Kimberley, part of WA Reflections 2023, has been shortlisted for Best Australian Short Film. Vote now for the People’s Choice Award!
Sam Lovell Derby June 2019

New children's app LOTE4Kids

Storytime in any language
30 January 2024
The new children's app LOTE4Kids is an online database of digital books in World Languages that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.
LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids

With a State Library card
With a Public Library card

LOTE4Kids is a digital collection of picture books (ebooks and audiobooks) in a diverse range of World Languages. It allows kids to enjoy the magic of books and other activities in LOTE (Languages Other Than English), both in State Library and at home.

Access eResource

Yorgas kaala katitje

Women knowing fire
A podcast and short film exploring the fire knowledge of Aboriginal women. Such knowledge has been essential to the survival and cultural practices of Indigenous communities across millennia.
Recording the burn with Nyul Nyul rangers at Beagle Bay
Crow Baby book cover by Helen Milroy

Hyland's Circus

Agnes Hyland (1878-1939) was a professional horse trainer and circus performer that travelled the world in the early 1900s. She performed at the coronation of King George V, was a part of the Barnum and Bailey Circus and became the star act in Hyland's Circus.
Hyland family acrobats 190-
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