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City of Perth Library

The City of Perth Library provides a great selection of books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs and eResources. A perfect place for study, work and contemplation. The Library features a magnificent ceiling artwork and also has bookable meeting rooms, an auditorium, terrace and levels for young adults and families to enjoy.

Please do not visit the Library if you are unwell. 
Our external returns chute on Hay Street is available if you are unable to enter the Library.

Library Survey 2023

Complete this short survey and let us know what you require from your Library and what you would like to experience here. Your responses will help us plan and shape the Library for the future.

When you complete the survey you'll go in the running to win 2 x tickets to WA Ballet’s production of Ballet To Broadway.

The survey is open until 31 March 2023. 

Library Survey 2023

 

Book Sets

Get some friends together and start your own book club with the Library’s free book sets.

To browse all the titles available click here

 

Book cover of The Mother by Jane Caro

By Jane Caro

A gripping thriller about a young family in danger from a toxic relationship and Miriam Duffy, the mother and grandmother, who will do anything to save them.

Book cover The Shepherd’s Hut by Tim Winton

By Tim Winton

Running away from a life stripped to nothing, Jaxie Clackton faces a journey only a dreamer or a fugitive would attempt.

Book cover The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo

By Yangsze Choo

A dazzling, propulsive novel portraying the intimate coming-of-age of a child and a young woman, each searching for their place in a society that would rather they stay invisible.

Book cover of How to Shame the Devil by Ros Thomas

By Ros Thomas

Art Lambkin is newly confined to a nursing home and terrified of being erased from the outside world. Determined to remain relevant, he engages in a correspondent’s war.

 

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    573 Hay Street

    Perth WA 6000

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    (08) 9461 3500

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    Open Hours

    Mon to Fri: 8am to 6pm
    Sat: 10am to 4pm
    Sun: 12pm to 4pm
    Public holidays: closed

     

    Closed: Friday 7 April 2023
    Sunday 9 April 2023
    Monday 10 April 2023

    The Library will be closed on the above dates for the Easter Public Holidays.

    We are open Saturday 8 April 2023.

    We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 11 April 2023.

     

     

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