Family Fun
We welcome families and children to the State Library to share creative activities inspired by our collections for the whole family to enjoy.
Events and exhibitions
- Event
Make a Zine! With Judy Watson
Create a book character and put it into a small book
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Free, booking required
- Event
Disrupt, persist, invent family activities
On now until Sunday 11 August 2024
Free, no booking required
- Event series
- Your Voice Could Change The World
Your Voice Could Change The World - second workshop
Learning the art of slam poetry
Thursday 18 July 2024
$10.00 per person
Bookings required
- Event series
- Your Voice Could Change The World
Your Voice Could Change The World - performance
Learning the art of slam poetry
Friday 26 July 2024
$10.00 per person
Bookings required
- Event
Mr Badger tells the story of “The Wind in the Willows”
Celebrating the joys of nature and friendship
Saturday 17 August 2024
Free, booking required
- Event
Fantastic Foliage and books
Free family activity
Now on until Saturday 31 August 2024
Free, no booking required
- Event
Start Art Book Club
An art and literature adventure
Sunday 4 August 2024
Sunday 6 October 2024
Sunday 1 December 2024
Free, booking required
Activities for home
All activities are approved by the Children's University, so whether you are visiting us or doing the activities at home, remember to update your passport at the Information Desk!
Build A Bug
Be inspired to build your own bug from watercolour paintings of insects found in George French Angas’ South Australia Illustrated, a snapshot of some of the earliest views of South Australia in 1844.
Family trail
Take an adventure through the Library to discover the many treasures and stories to be found.
Start by picking up your printed Family Trail from our different entry points in the State Library.
Footy fun
Check out AFL-related books in your local library and Design Your Own Footy Team Uniform at home by downloading the sheet.
Board games from the past
Did you know that the State Library holds a collection of historical board games that tell stories about people, places and events in South Australia’s history?
Create your ultimate party menu
It's time to start planning your ultimate party and designing your own menu.