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- 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...
- 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...
- 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
Retrieval of collection items offsite is currently unavailable
29 July 2024
Retrieval of collection items stored offsite is currently unavailable, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. To keep informed, visit our...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Article
Geoff Strempel awarded Library Association’s highest honour
13 May 2024
Congratulations to Geoff Strempel, Director State Library of South Australia, who was presented with the HCL Anderson Award at the recent annual...
- Announcement
Discover how easy it is to access databases and eResources
7 May 2024
It’s now easier for you to discover and access databases and eResources that the State Library of South Australia subscribes to by either: visiting...
- Media release
State Library highlights social change
22 April 2024
Australia, home of the ‘fair go’, but who are the ordinary and extraordinary people who have made our nation what it is today? And how can we learn...
- Announcement
Help us to collect festival ephemera
19 February 2024
The Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Festival are the biggest events in our state's calendar, attracting artists and audiences from around the world. The...
- Announcement
Changes to collection retrieval times
19 February 2024
We have changed when we deliver requested materials from storage to give you the best service we can within our current resources. To make sure you...