State Library of Western Australia
Stories, collections and family programs in Perth
- Where
- Perth
- Price
- Free
About
The State Library of Western Australia sits in the Perth Cultural Centre on Francis Street. Families can browse collections, use public computers, and join children's programs such as story time. Regular hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 8pm, Friday 9am to 5.30pm, and weekends 10am to 5.30pm. It is closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2026.
Opening hours
Monday
9am – 8pm
Tuesday
9am – 8pm
Wednesday
9am – 8pm
ThursdayToday
9am – 8pm
Friday
9am – 5:30pm
Saturday
10am – 5:30pm
Sunday
10am – 5:30pm
What you'll experience
- Parking Available
- Public Transport
Good to know
Family activities
Story Time & Play Time is designed for pre-schoolers and their carers, with interactive stories followed by play-based literacy and learning. Rhyme Time & Play Time offers songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their families, followed by Play Time.
Membership
State Library membership is free and provides access to online resources, apps, ebooks, audiobooks, collections and other library services.
Getting there
The library is in Perth Cultural Centre, about five minutes from Perth Train Station. Visitor information includes access and transport guidance.
Venue facilities
The library offers meeting and event spaces, including a theatre with built-in audiovisual equipment and a telecoil hearing loop. Venue hire is separate from general family visits.
Organiser
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A public library and heritage destination in Perth Cultural Centre, offering books, digital resources, collections, family literacy activities and welcoming spaces to explore. Families can enjoy story, rhyme and play sessions for young children and carers, while visitors can discover Western Australian history through photographs, maps, newspapers, films and more.
Free