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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.

SouthsideSummer

Southside Summer

28 Jan - 3 Feb: Come along to Mindeerup at South Perth Foreshore for free family fun activities, activations and award-winning live entertainment!

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.

Kaya Karawara

This series of events for young people includes a cooking classes, summer splash fun, basketball clinics, movie sessions and plenty more!

Extended weekday hours

Both South Perth and Manning Libraries are now open from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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.

South Perth Library

Manning Library