City of Perth Library

I recently visited the City of Perth Library, and it was a fantastic experience! The library is beautifully designed with modern, spacious interiors, making it a wonderful place to spend time. I went there to study and read some books, and it was perfect for that. The atmosphere was quiet and peaceful, exactly what I needed to focus on my work without any distractions. There are plenty of comfortable seating options, from individual desks to cozy reading nooks, so it’s easy to find a spot that suits your preference. The natural light flowing through the large windows creates a calm and inviting environment, making it a relaxing place to spend several hours. The selection of books is impressive, with a wide variety of genres, and the organization of the library makes it easy to find what you’re looking for. In addition to the excellent atmosphere, the staff were friendly, approachable, and always willing to help if I had any questions. It’s clear that the library is well-maintained and cared for. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to study, read, or simply unwind, the City of Perth Library is an ideal choice. I’ll definitely be visiting again soon!

great exterior, and amazing interior - i love this library, not just for the books (obviously) but the atmosphere inside. quiet calm and serene, and not as noisy as some other libraries. pretty good collection of books (of the genres i read) are available - and their new books section is very good. love their "book bags", which is a collection of books in a bag you can grab to "surprise" you. and they have a really good collection of graphic novels you can read or flip through to pass the time. friendly and very helpful staff here too. their app though, at first glance, looks "amateurish" - but it's actually pretty good, functionally.

Visited children section at level 4. The library located at central Perth city. You can enjoy the variety of children book and enjoy Perth city view.

Back in the day, the City of Perth library was in the basement, just metres away from where it is now. Needless to say, its facelift worked wonders, like how the original five guys from Queer Eye just made over some random nerd dude and then found him a wife within days. This is one of the most photogenic places in town and I would love coming to sit here, read or do my work for hours except that it's just so quiet you can hear a pin drop, or my stomach rumble. In fact, it's way too quiet for me because I'm one of them freaks who need background noise to do my work or to read a book. The range of the book is good, there are even DVDs for rent like back in the day when Civic Video was a thing. I wanted to read some children's book, but unfortunately the children's only section is only for children, but I really wanted to read Pippy Longstocking. What to do what to do. Can't complain, I'll read sth else.

Simply Amazing with great staff...5 Stars. Excellent Library. The staff are so very helpful. Especially Julia on the Front Counter. The security has changed recently and is not so friendly. Wonderful addition to Perth City & Top Shelf Architecture. Just as good as Always; visited today and Linda & the rest of the staff were Great. Special mention to the trainee; really friendly & so helpful.

My wife and I love this library. Visited this place few times during end of year. It's so cozy and quiet. Yes, it's not that big, but we enjoy the place. They have a special level for children, books and playground. Some small study / meeting rooms to use. Enjoy guys!

The City of Perth Library was an unexpected gem of a location for our wedding ceremony. The outdoor terrace was the perfect size for 80 guests, with stunning evening light and views of the surrounding buildings and Swan River. The staff, led by Belinda, were so accommodating, hosting us for multiple site visits including a rehearsal after hours. Nothing was too much effort, including rearranging and storing furniture, accepting deliveries, over-seeing bump in and out, and planning to execute a last-minute location change in the event of poor weather. The building has always been one of our favourites in Perth, and now holds even more meaning after playing host to our wedding ceremony.

Really beautiful, and nice spot to grab a book and read. It’s decently central in the city too. Unfortunately the top floor isn’t sound proof to the kids section underneath it, but I was just casually reading and not in the study rooms so I’m not sure how much it would’ve bothered me in that context. The top floor is really nice for high school to college aged students.

Mesmerized by a library! What a beautiful library. At first I didn't know what it was. Once In entered, I realized it was a library. The main floor is surrounded with glass. We can see everything outside us. The second floor to the top had wooden slats outside. Beautiful! They have the latest technology! Inside it is amazing as well. It really looks like a piece of art. Truly beautiful! Even the ceiling is attractive! At the very top, we can see views from Perth. Wow! This is truly a luxury library. I was mesmerized by its beauty!

I love this library! How lucky the residents of Perth are to have this available to them for free. As the others have described, a simple stunning beautiful building. Most importantly however, a great collection of books and DVDs! Other great things about this library: *Easy to use hold systems so you can reserve books when someone else has them out *Access to digital titles through the Overdrive/Libby app - like a Kindle but free! Download this immediately if you don't have it already *Access to Lynda online training on thousands of topics - another great bonus of your membership. *Computers and printing facilities available *Regular events are held here which I have enjoyed attending e.g. one on Indian healthy cooking I always enjoy visiting here and browsing the shelves. One of my favourite places to visit in the city!

Kerry Hills Architects should be applauded on designing the City of Perth's brand new library. The building is visually impressive and architecturally sound. A beautiful edifice which threw its doors open to the public on 1 March 2016. People came in droves to admire and gawk and they were not disappointed. The library is aesthetically pleasing with many delightful features that will please both young and old. It appears no expense has been spared as a fine, green granite has been used on the outside and the inside of the building. As well, five different types of wood have been utilized. It overlooks the reflection pool and the living green wall. I was intrigued by the wall as the botanist has used 41 different species and 3450 different plants to create it. As it is a hydroponic wall, no soil or particles that age or move were required. It is ecologically sound and brings a real energy to the area. The Weeping Fig tree on Level 4 was lifted into position by a crane and will prove to be popular with the young ones. The ceiling is adorned with a stunning piece of artwork by artist Andrew Nicholls and gives you an excellent reason to look up. The high vaulted ceiling and the design of the building results in a space that is open and filled with light. There are seven different levels in total and one can certainly get some exercise climbing to the top. Should you wish there is a lift available. The view is worth it and you can always sit in the sun and read to your heart's content. It is very spacious with lots of seating scattered throughout. The facilities are excellent as there is an auditorium, print room and toilets on every level. You can use the self service facility to check out your books and DVDs on most floors. As it has just opened, the signage for different genres of fiction is not yet in place but I am confident this will be rectified in time. Also I have noted there is an absence of new books and I sincerely hope the budget will stretch to allow for this. At the end of the day, a library is basically a home for books and I, for one, prefer less frills and more books!

I haven't been to the library since 2013, when my studies acme to an end. When I saw that their new library was open, I couldn't resist the urge to check it out. The building itself is truly stunning. It's circular, with wood panelling everywhere, and muted carpeting. The library is split across multiple levels. The circulation desk is on the ground floor, with a mezzanine above. Level 1 is adult fiction, Level 2 is for adult non-fiction. DVD's and Blu-ray's are on Level 3, with a dedicated kid's library on 4. The top floor contains the local history library and a space for young adults. My one issue is the incredibly slow speed of the lifts, so I just ended up walking everywhere. By the end, my legs were burning. THe spiral staircase that wraps around the core of the building gets narrower the higher you go, so I was feeling a little claustrophobic by the time I got to the top. Overall, I am very impressed with what I saw. We need more buildings like this.

Dislike the place, The building has a winding stairway around the perimeter which need to be used often as the lifts are dead slow. Shelving is all over the shop and the categorising of the fiction section beyond understanding, Don't mention the non fiction sections - cataloguing is also incomprehensible. Staff cluster whispering in little groups and don't like being asked to assist, probably because they don't seem to know how to find anything either.. I've given up and now visit my nearest suburban library..