CU @ the State Library Family Day 2026 (SOLD OUT)
About
Monkey Business – It’s a Barrel of Fun!Get ready to go wild! Monkey Business – It’s a Barrel of Fun! swings open the doors to a world where imagination runs riot.
Showcasing fun-filled original illustrations from the State Library’s Peter Williams Collection of exceptional picture book art, this exhibition is the cat’s whiskers. From flying pigs to scaredy cats, cheeky monkeys to quiet hiding mice, this is storytelling at its most playful, where every artwork is packed with colour, character, and chaos.
Find It @ the Library Trail
Discover what the State Library has to offer.
What can be found within its collections? What stories and resources does it hold? Follow this self‑guided trail to explore the State Library’s spaces, collections, and services at your own pace. Along the way, uncover surprising finds and see how the Library connects people with ideas, history, and new possibilities.
Families will be welcomed by the Children's University team and provided with self-guided activities. Children must be supervised by an adult parent or guardian for the duration of this event.
Each ticket Please purchase ONE ticket for you and your child to attend; additional children are most welcome to attend.
Location
State Library of WA
25 Francis Street, Perth WA 6000