2026SPYWA

South Perth Young Writers Award

Entries are now open until Monday 18 May 2026 for students in Years 1 to 10 to submit their stories for a chance to win great prizes.

CharcoalPaws

Mind Lounge: Charcoal Paws - Draw Your Kitten

10am 27 Feb: Join a relaxing charcoal drawing session where you'll learn different charcoal techniques to capture the whiskers, paws and personalities of your furry friend.

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Early Childhood program

Our libraries offer a range of free programs for children under 5 years of age, such as Rhyme Time or Interactive Story Time.

Peopleincrowd

Author Talk: Hey, is that me in your book?

10am 20 Feb: Perth novelist Marcia van Zeller explores how authors draw inspiration from actual people to create complex characters and the challenges involved.

2026SoundsInThePark

Sounds in the Park

21 Feb 5pm: Roll out your picnic rug and enjoy FREE live outdoor music headlined by ARIA Award winner Conrad Sewell, and supported by Aussie indie rock quartet Shorehaven.

Upcoming Events

Events Listing

Popcorn & Pictures at the Library: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (Opens external link)

South Perth Library 19 March 2026

A special Harmony Week edition of Popcorn & Pictures: take a seat and join us for a cuppa, some sweet treats and a free screening of the French movie Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo) at South Perth Library.

Free Library Seniors
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YA Book Club (Opens external link)

South Perth Library 31 March - 25 August 2026

Discover great books, share your thoughts, and connect with other booklovers at our monthly book club!

Free Library Youth

YA Book Club March: My Family and Other Suspects (Opens external link)

South Perth Library 31 March 2026

Discover great books, share your thoughts, and connect with other booklovers at our monthly book club! Our March session features the murder mystery novel My Family and Other Suspects by Kate Emery.

Free Library Youth