State Library of Western Australia
State Library of Western Australia
State Library of Western Australia
4.5
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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For visitors to Perth we offer a safe – cool in summer, warm in winter – space to relax. It costs nothing to visit the State Library. While in the Library check out an exhibition, have a coffee, or just read the paper. If you want to contact friends back home to do some research for the next leg of your trip then you can utilise our many computers and internet for free Wi-Fi. By treasuring WA's stories, building, preserving and sharing physical and digital collections for education and recreation while reflecting the State’s rich heritage, diversity and history. For up to date info on what's on at the Library go to slwa.wa.gov.au or follow us on facebook @statelibrarywa. The State Library of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners of Country throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to land and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. The Library is honoured to be located on Whadjuk Country, the ancestral lands of the Noongar people.
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chris
Mandurah, Australia88 contributions
Feb 2021
Nice building with good services and extensive collections.
But............no entry without and "approved mask" Home-made masks not permitted, bandanas not permitted. Have visited numerous other venues...including the nearby WA Museum over the last couple of days with no issue. But SLWA was adament that the home-made mask was unacceptable.
However, they DID provide a free "acceptable" mask to allow entry.
So not all bad
But............no entry without and "approved mask" Home-made masks not permitted, bandanas not permitted. Have visited numerous other venues...including the nearby WA Museum over the last couple of days with no issue. But SLWA was adament that the home-made mask was unacceptable.
However, they DID provide a free "acceptable" mask to allow entry.
So not all bad
Written February 10, 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,593 contributions
May 2021
For anyone wanting to find out about Western Australia, the State Library of Western Australia (SLWA) is a good starting point. For local history, the Battye Library is a resource that cannot be surpassed. The SLWA has many books about WA which are not duplicated elsewhere, The library often has interesting exhibitions. By the way, you can't get a library card if you are not a resident of WA. The history of WA is quite fascinating, full of booms and busts.
Written May 21, 2021
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Inam K
Islamabad, Pakistan582 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Situated in Northridge, the state library of western Australia is every day with different timings except on public holidays. There is no entrance fee but services like photocopies and reproduction of materials and venues are charged .free wifi and public access to internet is available. Short durations computer access is also available free of cost.p
Written October 5, 2017
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kangachick
Australia150 contributions
Jan 2021
Cool, spacious, helpful staff and interesting exhibitions to visit at various times of the year. 2 gallery spaces
Written January 26, 2021
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toowelltravelled64
Perth, Australia244 contributions
Dec 2019
A bit out of the way in Northbridge, but has all you need and free wifi. Seminar rooms, theatrette and a cafe
Written December 15, 2019
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Dennis R
Bateau Bay, Australia233 contributions
Oct 2019
Several floors in a modern and bright buiding. As always in these places, the staff always seem pleased to see you. Of course, there are plenty of students and they have acres of space and plentiful resources. Kids are also well catered for.
Written November 7, 2019
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LekkerSlackers
Perth, Australia3 contributions
Feb 2021
If you are looking for novels to read, don't go to the state library of WA. They cater more to educational reading and research books. They have a massive library, so whatever you are studying I'm sure they have an abundance of reading material for you.
Written July 15, 2021
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Hi - and thanks for the review. You are right we are a reference library . However, the good news is that we have a new loanable collection on the ground floor that features fiction and non-fiction books focusing on WA writers and WA stories.
Of course if you become a member - which is free - you have free access to a whole world of free ebooks and resources.
Written December 21, 2021
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Ryan M
Perth, Australia12 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Visited earlier today looking for an obscure book. We were met by Anne at the front desk who was most helpful and friendly. Helped us to find exactly what we needed. Thankyou!
Written July 24, 2019
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howlaw
27 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Wonderful selection of books including many on Australia. Relatively easy to work it all out and one can even buy used library books from the shop o the ground level.
Written March 12, 2019
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
We try hard to please.
The great thing about the State Library is that everything we offer is free, and we welcome all.
Written March 13, 2019
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OZtraveller222
Perth, Australia505 contributions
Nov 2018 • Business
Not your usual idea of a library. Near cafes, restaurants, museum and art gallery. Great location. Not only has library facilities but a gift shop selling unique items and a cafe near the lecture theatre. Parking available underneath building for a fee.
Written November 2, 2018
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