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AnimalEncounterWeek

Animal Encounter Week | 19-23 May

Educational workshops to mini farms, snakes to bees - there's something for every animal lover.

Employment skills workshops

Gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools for your career journey.

UnearthedSouthPerth

Unearthed South Perth - Community News 1946-1951

An audio-visual exploration of the history, content and preservation of South Perth's most significant local news publication. Friday 9 May 2025 | Free, bookings essential

What's on at the libraries for young kids?

Our libraries offer a range of free programs for young children and their families each week. Sessions help to develop early language and literacy and provide a fun environment for children to develop social skills.

SouthPerthYoungWritersAward2025

Entries open - South Perth Young Writers Award

Encouraging excellence in creative writing. Open to all students from Years 1-10 who live in or attend school within the City of South Perth. Entries close 19 May 2025.

Mind Lounge

Try a craft, discover a new game or stretch your mind trying something new in a fun and expectation free workshop.

Discover South Perth

If you thought you knew all there was to know about South Perth, take a closer look with our new, interactive Discover South Perth mobile friendly site.

Latest News

Vending machine upgrade at South Perth Library

Library 24 April 2025

The vending machine at South Perth Library is being upgraded to provide a more reliable service and an improved selection of snacks and drinks for library visitors.

Entries are now open for the 2025 South Perth Young Writers Award

Library 3 February 2025

Do you have a story to tell? The 2025 South Perth Young Writers Award (SPYWA) is now open for entries, offering young writers the chance to showcase their creativity and develop their storytelling skills.

New term program for little learners at our libraries

Library 30 January 2025

An exciting new Early Childhood program term will begin at Manning and South Perth libraries on Monday 10 February, with a range of engaging sessions for children under five.

Summer library book sale

Library 21 January 2025

Hundreds of titles across multiple genres will be up for grabs at bargain prices at our summer library book sale, running until 7 February 2025.

South Perth Library fish tank revamped

Library 17 January 2025

The much-loved fish tank at South Perth Library has undergone an exciting transformation, offering a fresh new look and even more opportunities for community engagement and learning.

Smart return shelves available at South Perth Library

Library 15 January 2025

South Perth Library has introduced a practical and efficient upgrade to its services with the installation of smart return shelves.

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