State Library of Western Australia, Public library in Perth Cultural Centre, Australia
The State Library of Western Australia maintains a collection of over 1.5 million items, including books, manuscripts, maps, and digital resources.
Established in 1889 with funds allocated by the Western Australian Legislative Council, the library began as Victoria Public Library to commemorate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee.
The J.S. Battye Library section preserves Western Australian historical materials, including Indigenous literature, photographs, and documents that reflect the state's development.
Members receive free access to electronic resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers, with computer facilities and research services available on-site.
The library coordinates the Better Beginnings program, which distributes reading materials to families across Western Australia to promote early childhood literacy.
Location: City of Perth
Website: https://slwa.wa.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -31.94906,115.86053
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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