What's On @ Your State Library - October 2008
TUESDAY TOUR
Maps, music, microfilm and more – Uncover more than just books @ your State Library
This free 50 minute tour of the Library, will introduce you to our unique collections.
When: Tuesday 12.30pm (weekly)
Where: Meet in the Centre for the Book.
WA WEEK 2008 – Celebrate WA
20 – 24 October
Come in and celebrate WA Week with displays featuring items drawn from our unique heritage collections and an exciting program of events. View full details.
| Tuesday 21 | 12noon | Singing WA Concert |
| 1.00pm | Maps Music & Microfilm tour | |
| 2.00pm | New Research in WA History Forum | |
| Wednesday 22 | 11.00am | Indigenous Resources @ the State Library tour |
| 12.30pm | Film Matinee: Hoovers Gold | |
| 2.00pm | Your State Library @ Work: Behind the scenes tour | |
| Thursday 23 | 11.00am | Your State Library @ Work: Behind the scenes tour |
| Saturday 25 | 2.00pm | Swan River Stories |
SUSTAINING OUR FUTURE FROM OUR SUBURBAN PAST
Wednesday 22 October 6.00 – 7.00pm. State Library Theatre
Presented by Battye Historian Sarah Brown. Join us for wine, cheese and a stimulating look at WA’s history and how we can use it to shape our future.
SENIORS WEEK 2008
26 - 02 November
There is something for everyone in our program of Seniors Week activities.
View full details.
| Tuesday 28 | 10.30am | Grand storytime for grandparents & grandchildren |
| 12.30pm | Maps Music & Microfilm tour | |
| 2.00pm | Pathways to the past: Family history for beginners | |
| Wednesday 29 | 12.30pm | Film Matinee: Films from yesteryear |
| 2.00pm | Children’s Books from Yesteryear: a white gloves tour | |
| Thursday 30 | 10.30am | SEaK Library Research Online |
| 12.30pm | Your State Library @ Work: Behind the scenes tour |
SEARCH ENGAGE AND KNOW @ YOUR STATE LIBRARY
Uncover our resources and collections. The SEaK learning program of free tours and workshops will show you how to make the most of your State Library.
| Wednesday 1 | 11 – 12noon | Family History Introductory Tour |
| 2 – 3.30pm | Vital Records | |
| Thursday 2 | 2 - 4PM | Music exam? No need for a cadenza! |
| Tuesday 7 | 10 - 11am | Mysteries of the Music Collection un”Ravel”ed Business Information Databases: Exploration |
| Tuesday 14 | 11 – 12noon | SEaK-The Catalogue |
| Tuesday 21 | 2 - 3.30pm | New Research in WA History |
| Wednesday 22 | 2 - 3pm | SEaK Indigenous resources @ The State Library |
| Thursday 30 | 10.30 - 12 noon | SEaK - Library Research Online |
Visit www.slwa.wa.gov.au or phone 9427 3111 for enquiries and bookings