Author Talk with Craig Silvey
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Join us for this special event to celebrate the launch of Craig Silvey’s brilliant new novel. Enjoy a lively author talk, Q&A, book signing and the opportunity to purchase your very own copy of this delightful sequel.
Insights from Kings Park and Botanic Garden
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Join Professor Stephen Hopper AC as he reflects on his career and time leading Kings Park, followed by a panel discussion on the past and future of the Western Australian Botanic Garden.
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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.
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Weekly on Friday, 10:30am - 12pm until Mon 15 Dec 2025
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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Weekly on Friday, 10:30am - 12pm until Fri 12 Dec 2025
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their families, followed by an hour of Play Time to help develop early literacy and learning skills.
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Join us as Stella-listed authors Laura Elizabeth Woollett and Santilla Chingaipe speak on themes of violence and power, slavery, and history (and its erasure).
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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.
Peter Greste
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Iconic Australian journalist, university professor and the real-life hero of the film The Correspondent Peter Greste explores how silencing debate in the fight against extremism may threaten democracy itself.
Short film screenings and panel discussions
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Discover the stories that shaped WA — one short film at a time, from rock 'n' roll masses and astronomical discoveries to guide dogs and a vaudevillian male impersonator.
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Join some of Western Australia’s best-loved children’s authors and illustrators for an unforgettable family event filled with creativity, storytelling and hands-on activities.
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.
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Ever wondered what it takes to create an award-winning photograph? Join 2025 Ilford Orloff Awards winners Richard Goodwin and Johannes Reinhart as they share the images and subjects that continue to fascinate them.