You can become a Member of the Friends, either as an individual or as a family. By becoming a Friend, you join a group of interesting and interested individuals. You will be invited to take part in numerous events and activities. These include literary excursions, talks on special subjects and visits to other libraries.

Seven reasons to join the Friends:
Members of the Friends receive :-
  • A chance to support the State Library
  • Priority ordering and discounts for all Friends' publications
  • Exclusive invitations to all Friends' VIP events, tours and visits
  • Free entry to our monthly A Tuesday Talk events
  • Your very own copy of the current Bibliofile (the Friends' annual journal)
  • Exclusive first read of the 4 Friends' Newsletters emailed each year
  • Regular email updates
  • Friends lounge access
  • Access to our Friends book groups
  • Volunteer opportunities such as bindery and book pricing
  • and much more !

Subscription Rates (not tax deductible):
Our Subscription rates will be 12 monthly starting in May 2022. From now until that date, we are offering 'staggered' subscriptions as follows (rounding up to the relevant date):
Nov 2021-May 2022 > Ordinary Members $27, Concession $19, Family $39
Mar 2022-May 2022 > Ordinary Members $14, Concession $10, Family $20

If you are unsure, please contact our Executive Assistant on 08 8207 7255 to discuss and thank you for your ongoing support!

Donations (tax deductible):
Donations to the Library through the Friends' Gift Account are tax deductible and contribute directly towards our Special Gifts to the Library. 
If you wish to discuss a larger donation or a bequest, please contact our Executive Assistant on 08 8207 7255.