Location and Venue Booking Information
Venue Hire | Conferences | Seminar/Meeting Rooms | Function/Activity Areas
Location
Entrance and Access
Entry to the venues during Library opening hours is via the two main entrances - one is the Perth Cultural Centre entrance in the James Street Pedestrian Mall and the other is off Francis Street.
Outside of regular Library opening hours, entry will be via the Francis Street main entrance only. You can discuss specific entry details with the Bookings Officer when you make a booking.
Wheelchair access is available for most venues.
- Parking and Public Transport
Unlimited undercover 24 hour parking is available directly beneath the building in the No. 11 Perth City Council Car Park. The entrance to the car park is adjacent to the corner of Francis Street and William Street. Excellent public transport facilities (both train and bus) are close by.
- Room Set-up
We can tailor rooms to your requirements. Please advise the Bookings Officer prior to the date of your function if a special set-up is required.
- Catering
Outside catering of your own choice is welcomed. Please discuss kitchen facilities with the Bookings Officer if you wish to engage an outside caterer. We also offer clients access to our on-site ground floor coffee lounge which can provide catering services ranging from morning and afternoon teas to full banquet catering. Please contact Cafe Pages direct on 08 9427 3102.
- Additional Audio Visual and Presentation Equipment Available for Hire
All Venues Overhead projector |
State Library Theatre Only VHS video player and projector |
Booking Information
- Confirmation of Bookings and Payment
When you book a venue at the Alexander Library Building, you will be sent a Facilities Booking Invoice. Your booking details, equipment requirements and amount payable will be included in this notice.
All bookings are to be paid in advance and no booking will be confirmed until payment has been received. Tentative bookings will be held open until ten working days prior to the date you have booked. If payment has not been received, the booking will be cancelled and the venue will be made available to other clients.
- Cancellations
Cancellations will be accepted up until one (1) month prior to the booked date for the theatre and ten (10 ) working days prior to the booked date for all other venues.
Provided cancellations are received within the above timeframe, a full refund will be issued for all fees paid, less a cancellation fee of $20 for Seminar and Function Rooms and $50 for the State Library Theatre.
- Enquiries and Bookings
To discuss your individual requirements or to make a booking, please contact:
The Alexander Library Building Bookings Officer - Telephone: 08 9427 3155 or fax: 08 9427 3149.
A personal tour of the venue is the perfect way to familiarise yourself with the facilities available at the Alexander Library Building. Please contact the Bookings Officer to arrange a time.