Events & Exhibitions

Violet is a girl with big ideas. She is always thinking. One day she starts thinking about nothing. What is nothing? Where is nothing? Is it real?

Beginner classes are designed to offer an introduction to the Noongar language that is easy to follow and loads of fun. Sharon Gregory is a Noongar woman who lives her desire to stoke the flame of language in everyone who is willing to learn; young and old, Aboriginal or otherwise.

Every child has a super power. Some are bold and beautiful and some are hidden, but all transform the lives of others. Super Power Kids – The Exhibition showcases and celebrates the unique stories of 33 Western Australian children living with disability.

Teachers, help your students discover a world of stories, history and information by signing up for the free educational workshops and Library tours for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Informal chatting sessions for adults whose first language is not English. Come along to practice your English conversation, learn Australian expressions and make new friends in small group sessions led by volunteer tutors.

WAM's New Noise Collective returns to the State Library for another round of engaging and accessible all ages performances from some of the state's most exciting musical performers.

Behind the scenes tour of botanical wonders from the State Library collections

Behind the scenes tour of botanical wonders from the State Library collections.

Informal chatting sessions for adults whose first language is not English. Come along to practice your English conversation, learn Australian expressions and make new friends in small group sessions led by volunteer tutors.

Professor Len Collard is a Whadjuk Nyungar Elder and a respected Traditional Owner of the Perth Metropolitan area and surrounding lands, rivers, and oceans.

Behind the scenes tour of botanical wonders from the State Library collections.

Behind the scenes tour of botanical wonders from the State Library collections.

Listen to historian Joanne Hyland talk on modernist design, the work of Harold Krantz, and Krantz and Sheldon architectural company. View original architectural plans, photographs, and archives. Presented in partnership with the Museum of Perth.

Informal chatting sessions for adults whose first language is not English. Come along to practice your English conversation, learn Australian expressions and make new friends in small group sessions led by volunteer tutors.

Informal chatting sessions for adults whose first language is not English. Come along to practice your English conversation, learn Australian expressions and make new friends in small group sessions led by volunteer tutors.