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All programs support the Curriculum Framework and run for approximately 45mins to 1 hour. Excursions to the State Library are free of charge and must be booked at least two weeks in advance.

Our full suite of programs can be viewed in our 2013 What's On brochure.

Additional Information  

• Excursion Management Plan (PDF)
• Plan Your Excursion for general information on visiting the State Library. Includes Public Liability (PDF) and Emergency Evacuation (PDF) documents    
• Bookings and Enquiries    
• Self Guided Visits    
• Special Events   
• Resources  
• Web Resources 

Bookings & Enquiries

For further information please contact the Education Officer on (08) 9427 3202 or email ed@slwa.wa.gov.au

Programs must be booked two weeks in advance.

We strongly encourage all school groups to contact the library prior to their visit, even if they do not require a facilitated experience.

Self Guided Visits

School groups are welcome to visit the library for self-guided experiences. However, we do request bookings are made to ensure necessary resources are available for use.

The Place (Years K - 3)

The Place is a dedicated space for students and families to play, learn and engage with books, puzzles, puppets, games, electronic resources, original picture book artwork, and unique sculptures. Why not complement your next excursion to the Perth Cultural Centre with a visit to The Place.

The Place is open daily, located on the Mezzanine Level and is free of charge.

Special Events and Exhibitions

The State Library is regularly involved in a number of special events for school groups, including; Children's Book Week, Make Your Own Story Book Exhibition,  Special author and illustrator events, NAIDOC week, and Indigenous Literacy Day activities.

Keep updated on all State Library events and activities by joining us on facebook.

Resources

Unlock your students potential by exploring the extensive range of resources including a guide to publications by Aboriginal authors and illustrators, digitised items, and access to over 150 databases, all available at the State Library.

Subscription Databases

Subscription databases allow teachers and students to access a wide range of credited resources not freely available on the web, simply by putting in their public library card number. The following resources have been subscribed to by the State Library of Western Australia. Encourage students to join their public library for free access to these resources from home or their public library.

Please be aware that access to online databases from other than a library or home, that is, schools and universities, is not permitted under the licence agreements held between the Library and Vendors.

Junior and middle primary

TumbleBooks is an extensive collection of animated, talking picture books and novels with options to read-along with or without sound. Access is easy with this step by step guide.  Suitable for K-5 and ESL students and a great resource for reluctant readers.

This subscription service has been provided through Better Beginnings.

Intrepica is a comprehensive literacy resource that covers Pre-Reading, Phonics, Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading, Comprehension and Grammar. Activities are interactive, fun and engaging, promoting students' willingness to learn while facilitating their literacy development. 

The program is an incentive based program where students earn credit for every exercise completed. Credit points can be used to purchase clothing and accessories for their avatar or used to play cool digital games in the 'Arcade'.  Intrepica provides a safe and controlled learning environment where interaction between students is controlled.

This unique progressive reading and learning experience is suitable for children in years 1- 5. Follow the steps in this easy guide to discover a new reading experience. This subscription service has been provided through Better Beginnings.

To access this resource, you will need to be a member of your local Public Library and have your card ready.

Middle and upper primary

Pandora is a unique digital archive that has been capturing websites and digital objects since 1996. Students can gain an overview of changes in website design and content, and compare historical accounts.

Explore the extensive selection of online Encyclopedias and Dictionaries* by Oxford, MacquarieNet, Britannica, WorldBook, and the Australian Dictionary of Biography. These resources include photographs, maps, animations, audio clips, videos and links to student friendly websites and journals.

*To access some of these resources, you will need to be a member of your local Public Library and have your card ready.

Upper primary

Web Resources

Three sensational sites from the National Library of Australia. Suitable for students in years 4- 7. 

 
• National Libraries Australia Digitised Newspapers    
• National Libraries Australia map collection  
• Trove This is Google for the National and Territory libraries around Australia and beyond!  
• Vrroom from the National Archives of Australia is an easy to navigate site for teachers and students.

Guide

A comprehensive guide to publications by Aboriginal authors and illustrators. Suitable for readers in years K-2, 3-5, 6-7. Most resources listed are available through your local Public Library, some resources available on-site, or exclusively at the State Library.

Click here for the PDF

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