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City of Perth Library Terrace

City of Perth Library Terrace

A unique corporate events venue in the heart of Perth CBD, offering stunning views of the City and the Swan River.

  • Standing: 150
  • Alcohol Allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Catering Allowed

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About this venue

Welcome to the Terrace, a unique corporate events venue in the heart of Perth CBD, offering stunning views of the City and the Swan River. This venue offers flexible space for functions of up to 150 people. This is an ideal setting for a conference event, sundowner, cocktail function or wedding.

The space is equipped with variety of AV facilities, ensuring seamless presentations and multimedia experiences. For added convenience, a small kitchen is located nearby, ideal for any of your catering needs. 

Accessibility is a priority, with toilets designed for universal access located on the same level. Easy access to transportation and nearby amenities ensures a hassle-free experience for both local and visiting attendees. 

This Terrace venue is designed to exceed your expectations. Contact us today to discuss your venue hire needs and make your conference event, outdoor wedding or cocktail functions a success.

Capacity

Standing: 150
Sitting: 0

Features

Catering & drinks

  • Alcohol Allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Catering Allowed

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Public Toilets
  • Fountains / Drinking Water
  • Benches/seating
  • Rubbish bins
  • Shaded areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Power
  • Terrace
  • Surveillance Cameras
  • Air conditioning
  • Natural light
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Foyer

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lifts
  • Hearing Loop

Music and Audio Visual Equipment

  • PA system
  • Own music allowed
  • Lectern
  • Speakers
  • Screen/Presentation screen
  • Whiteboard
  • Videoconferencing
  • Microphones
  • Livestreaming

Parking and transport

  • On-street parking
  • Paid parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Close to Public Transport

Attractions

  • Views

Hire fees and packages

The hourly rate for a Terrace booking is $200.00 per hour, 4 hour minimum plus security fees.

Rules

The Terrace is available to be booked after hours (after 6pm Monday to Friday, after 4pm on Saturday).

Security is required for all after hours hire and for Terrace bookings a minimum of 2 security guards are required. Security must be arranged and approved by the City of Perth Library.

A minimum booking of 3 hours is required for the Auditorium and 4 hours for the Terrace.

A deposit of $200 will be charged to secure your booking for either space.

All prices include GST and are subject to change.

The Not-for-Profit (NFP) rate is calculated at 20% off the standard hire rate.

Eligibility for the NFP rate is determined at the point of booking and is applied at the City of Perth Library’s discretion.

When requesting a quotation please allow time for setup (bump in), and pack down and clean-up (bump out). As a guide, most events involving food and drink will require 1 hour for setup and 1 hour for clean-up.

If access to the building is required before Library opening hours, an early access fee will be charged.

There will be a 15 minute grace period with bump in and bump out, after which time the hirer will be charged for an additional half hour.

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Frequently asked questions about this venue

  • Can I move the furniture on the Terrace?
    The furniture on the Terrace can be moved by Library staff only. Some of the smaller pieces of furniture can be removed for a function, but the large wooden tables and benches can only be move around on the Terrace.
  • Why do I have to pay for security?
    For any function that occurs outside of the Library’s normal opening hours, the presence of the City’s licensed security guards is required. The cost for security is on-charged to hirers and quoted with the hire fees. The security guard is essential to provide access when entering and exiting the building and for the safety of all guests.
  • Why can’t I start my event before the Library closes?
    The City of Perth Library is first and foremost a community facility with public access, which includes the Terrace area. For this reason we are only able to provide this space for private hire after the Library is closed to the public.
  • Do you provide catering? Can I self-cater?
    The City of Perth Library does not provide catering, hirers must organise that independently. Self-catering is permitted to a degree, but hirers will be asked to review food handling information and to complete a food safety plan. The City of Perth Library does not have a Liquor Licence but limited service of alcohol is permitted under the considerations of the Liquor Control Act 1988.
  • Why do I need to have a site visit?
    The Library is an architectural delight as well as a public building, which means that there are some peculiarities with the building which may impact on event planning. We strongly recommend potential hirers come in for a site visit so that we can discuss these details in person and answer any questions. We find that this is much easier to do in person than by email.