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Christmas at the Mortlock 2022
  • Media release

The State Library of South Australia brings Christmas magic to the Mortlock

14 November 2024

The State Library of South Australia is inviting Christmas lovers to experience some festive season magic in the iconic Mortlock Chamber these...

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  • Announcement

Winners announced 2025 SA Literary Fellowships

7 November 2024

Together with Writers SA, we are thrilled to announce the 2025 SA Literary Fellowships winners. In its second year, Writers SA and the State Library...

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Major Holden Exhibition to be staged at State Library of South Australia 2025

18 October 2024

The State Library of South Australia is set to become home to one of the largest Holden archives in the world, with the addition of extensive never...

Winners of the 2024 SA Literary Awards
  • Article

2024 South Australian Literary Awards Winners Announced

16 October 2024

South Australian author, Shannon Burns, has taken out the state’s highest literary honour in the 2024 South Australian Literary Awards for his...

State Library forecourt and Spence Wing entrance
  • Media release

Welcoming Megan Berghuis, our new Director

30 September 2024

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Berghuis as the new Director of the State Library of South Australia. After an extensive national...

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  • Article

Together, we helped make a difference on Indigenous Literacy Day

10 September 2024

The State Library buzzed with excitement on Indigenous Literacy Day, Wednesday, 4 September, as eager book lovers explored our pop-up bookstall. We...

Indigenous child reading a book with an adult
  • Media release

State Library helps Indigenous Literacy Foundation gift books to children in remote communities

27 August 2024

The State Library of South Australia is again supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) and hosting a Great Book Swap on Wednesday 4...

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  • Article

Happy birthday NED

16 August 2024

On Friday August 16, 2024, Australia’s national, state, and territory libraries are celebrating five years since the launch of the National edeposit...

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  • Media release

Shortlist announced for 2024 South Australian Literary Awards

9 August 2024

The State Library of South Australia is pleased to announce the shortlist for the renamed 2024 South Australian Literary Awards. From a total of 827...

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  • Announcement

Access to SA Memory

23 July 2024

Unfortunately there are problems accessing some webpages on our SA Memory website. We are investigating the issue. We apologise for the inconvenience...

Four bottles of gin bar on a table with the Mortlock Chamber as a backdrop
  • Media release

Storytellers @ The Mortlock pop up gin bar returns in 2024

5 July 2024

The State Library of South Australia and craft gin producer, Storytellers Distillery are again partnering to welcome guests to Storytellers @ The...

State Library Director Geoff Strempel
  • Announcement

State Library Director Geoff Strempel set to retire

11 June 2024

State Library of South Australia Director, Geoff Strempel has announced his intentions to retire from his position in October this year, after six...

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