Education
Discover a world of stories, history and information at the State Library of Western Australia!
Self-Guided Visits
School groups are welcome to visit the library for self-guided experiences. Familiarise your students with the states major resource for life-long learning and bring them into their State Library. School groups are welcome to visit the library for self-guided experiences. We do request you let us know you are coming so we can ensure there are adequate resources available for your use.
The Place (Yrs K to 7)
The Place is open when the library is open and filled with books, displays of original picture book art, puppets, and items to encourage children’s imaginative play. Come to our regular story-time sessions or create your own programs using this jam packed resource. Your imagination and your students’ creativity are the limits…
The Discovery Lounge (yrs 6 to 12)
The Discovery Lounge provides students with access to over 50 computers and free wi-fi access. Students will also find current Australian &internatinal newspapers, flexible work spaces and State Library information.
Music and Performing Arts Library
This unique public lending music library contains a large collection of items that complement all areas of music study. The collection includes scores and play scripts for loan, and services such as listening and viewing pods. Membership is free. Serious students of music should not miss an introduction to this seminal resource.
JS Battye Library of West Australian History (Yrs 6-12)
Students will find resources for any project relating to Western Australia in the J S Battye Library. Students can access the pictorial and ephemera collections, Western Australian biographies, Government publications such as Hansard and microfilm of the Western Australian newspapers and research diverse topics such as biodiversity, river systems, town planning and local government.
Programs
Our education experiences offer students a chance to engage with our unique collections through exciting experiences facilitated by our Education Officers.
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.
For bookings or more information, please contact the education officer on 9427 3202 or email jocelyne.gaudet@slwa.wa.gov.au.
Primary Guided Programs
- Find it @ the Library (K - 3)
- Fun with Fairytales (K - 3)
- Books and More (4 - 7)
- Snappy Tales (4 - 7)
- Fact Finders (4 - 7)
Secondary Guided Programs
What can you find at the State Library? Uncover what's in our historical handbag, flick through our photos, delve into our digital collections and much more!
Fun with Fairytales (K - 3)
Books and More (4 - 7)
Discover the collections of SLWA. Compare maps of Perth, discover how newspapers have changed and recreate pictures from the past.
Create your own digital story using library ephemera and other props. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the elements of good story telling.
Fact Finders (4 - 7)
Beyond Books (8 - 12)
Get to know the collections at SLWA. Spot the fake newspaper headlines, highlight how the streets of Perth have changed and listen to music online.
Savvy Searchers (8 -12) Allow 60 minutes
Challenge yourself to find the best resources for the information you need. Learn new ways to find information online and discover a range of e-resources available through the State Library. Back to topPage last updated: Friday 21 October 2011
