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- Announcement
Public holiday closure, Monday 27 January
20 January 2025
The Library is closed for the public holiday on Monday 27 January 2025. View our normal opening hours.
- Announcement
Aboriginal Reference Group - Expressions of Interest
17 January 2025
State Records of South Australia and the State Library of South Australia are calling for expressions of interest from individuals to join the...
- Announcement
Temporary closure of the Mortlock Chamber
14 January 2025
The Mortlock Chamber will be temporarily closed from Thursday 23 January to early April 2025 to replace the carpet on the ground floor of the Chamber...
- Announcement
Do you use eResources? What you need to know
9 January 2025
Starting January 2025 there are some changes you need to be aware of if you use eResources. To better meet your needs and provide the best value, the...
- Article
Oh, Beehave and Bee Merry
2 December 2024
There’s a special buzz around Christmas at the Mortlock this year, with the arrival of the winning mini float on display in the State Library’s foyer...
- 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...
- 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...
- Media release
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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...