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Find out about events and exhibitions at the State Library of Western Australia here. The Library values Western Australia's unique stories.

The State Library of Western Australia is a highly valued cultural destination visited by hundreds of thousands of people a year and even more than that access our free online services. We believe knowledge has the power to transform lives and that information should be freely available to everyone. The Library collects, preserves and shares physical and digital collections for education and recre

ation, that reflect the State’s rich heritage, diversity and history. The State Library connects people and ideas by creating collections and making them available through events and exhibitions. The State Library facilitates access for everyone to quality, reliable and authoritative sources of information. The State Library’s vast and diverse collection is a rich source of information, knowledge and ideas with Library staff skilled in connecting the information needs of the community with the Library’s collections.

29/11/2023

THE DAILY SNIPPET – CELEBRATE JAZZ AT THE STATE LIBRARY AFTER HOURS

We are excited to announce Homecoming: A Celebration of WA Jazz History, a one-off live music and heritage event at the State Library of WA on 9 December 2023.

This night to remember features a setlist thoughtfully curated by WAYJO Artistic Director Mace Francis and outgoing PJS president Kate Pass. Guest musicians include renowned vocalist Libby Hammer, esteemed guitarist and WAAPA educator Ray Walker and contemporary composer and saxophonist Gemma Farrell.

The concert will also be the debut of six oral history recordings from key figures of the local jazz scene. These recordings will then live on forever within the State Library’s archives.

This event is a partnership project between the State Library, Perth Jazz Society and WA Youth Jazz Orchestra

For tickets and more info, visit https://slwa.wa.gov.au/whats-on/homecoming

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Perth Cultural Centre City of Perth The West Australian PerthNow ABC Perth Perth is OK Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

29/11/2023

THE DAILY SNIPPET – AUSTRALIAN LEGACIES OF SLAVERY SYMPOSIUM

The State Library invites you to unpick the ways in which slavery shaped imperial relationships, economic networks and racial labour in a two-day program of keynotes, panel conversations and a yarning circle on 1-2 December 2023.

With speakers from all around the globe, this symposium explores the legacies and history of British Slavery and how this impacted colonial Australia.

For more info and tickets, visit https://slwa.wa.gov.au/whats-on/australian-legacies-slavery

IMAGE - BA2493/3245: Remnants of wooden tram trays adjacent to Carnarvon’s One-Mile Jetty, constructed from 1898 to 1959 with Aboriginal labour. The tramway enabled wool and sandalwood to be transported between the town and jetty. Photo by Phillip Gostelow.

The University of Western Australia Perth Cultural Centre The West Australian UWA Research ABC Perth

21/08/2023

Join Hon. Ken Wyatt, Dr Hannah McGlade, Shenali Perera, Jackie Oakley and Victoria Laurie in the State Library Theatre for a panel conversation about the upcoming referendum.

For more info and free tickets https://slwa.wa.gov.au/whats-on/voices

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State Library of Western Australia’s Disrupted Festival of Ideas.

Disrupted Festival of Ideas is an annual festival presented by the State Library of Western Australia. The Festival represents the Library’s commitment to cultivating creative ideas and disrupting the space within the Library to investigate a new theme each year.

The 2020 Disrupted Festival of Ideas returns to the State Library of WA on 7 November exploring the theme of ‘A Better World’. Join anthropologists, writers, journalists and scientists as they disrupt the spaces of the library with conversations, panels discussions and activities.