Location, Parking and Access
How to get here including information on public transport.

Contact Information
General and specialist staff contact details.

Opening Hours
Including public holiday opening hours information.

Battye Library
The J S Battye Library of West Australian History - published and documentary heritage. Find out how to order a image from our Pictorial collection.

Information Services
General and specialised information services provided by staff of the State Library.

Public Libraries
Services and resources for everyone offered through a state wide network of public libraries.

Facilities & Services
The State Library has a wide range of facilities and services to make your visit more convenient.

Electronic Resources
The State Library of Western Australia has a wide range of Australian and International online databases and indexes. Due to licence agreements, most are only for use in the State Library except for Encyclopaedia Britannica Online and Gale's Health & Wellness Resource Center, which are available for use from home using your public library membership card number.

Events
The What's New section will keep you informed of all current and upcoming events including exhibitions, film screenings, school holiday activities and the annual Western Australian Premier's Book Awards. Many of these events take place in the Centre for the Book.

Tours and Education Programs
We offer a range of interactive programs for school and community members of all ages incorporating the Library’s extensive collections and resources, including the J S Battye Library of West Australian History.

The State Library Shop
A specialist retail outlet where you can explore an exciting range of books and other interesting mechandise for sale. Book Sales are also held in metropolitan and country locations.

Getting Around the Alexander Library Building
Guide to the State Library collections and services, including floor plans, a subject guide and access for those with special needs.

Venue Hire
Central location and modern, well equipped facilities catering for gatherings of 12 to 207 makes the State Library a good choice for your next meeting, seminar or function.