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Top of a large Christmas tree with a star in the Mortlock Chamber.
  • Media release

Celebrate the magic of Christmas at the State Library of South Australia

20 November 2023

The magic of the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will live on this festive season at the State Library of South Australia, with the beautiful...

Adelaide Telephone Exchange, Franklin Street.
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Interrupted phone service

8 November 2023

The State Library's phone service was impacted by the Optus network outage, but is now back online. You can still Ask Us a research question or search...

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Applications open for new-look South Australian Literary Awards

3 November 2023

The State Library of South Australia is proud to unveil the new-look 2024 South Australian Literary Awards, with applications now open for the state’s...

A number of Scott Hicks film related images, including a film script, Scott Hicks.
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State Library Acquires Scott Hicks' Personal Collection of Film Memorabilia

16 October 2023

Australian film director Scott Hicks’ personal collection of film memorabilia, including original film scripts, props, running sheets and award...

Stack of gardening books
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Spring into gardening books at the State Library!

10 October 2023

Our selection of new gardening books will spring you into gardening action. Or simply, appreciation. See the books on display inside the Library for...

Different colour shapes depicting nature
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Nature Festival @ the State Library returns in 2023

3 October 2023

Nature Festival is back and the State Library is pleased to present and host an exciting program of events, workshops, talks and exhibitions. From the...

Lady and child looking at books on a bookstall
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Thank you for making a difference on Indigenous Literacy Day

8 September 2023

The State Library was buzzing on Indigenous Literacy Day, Wednesday 6 September, with eager book lovers and the sound of our staff choir as people...

Tanderra Girls' Hostel, Torrensville, 1954. SLSA B 49356
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Community Consultation meeting - United Aborigines Mission Archival Records

7 September 2023

Invitation to attend the Community Consultation meeting The State Library of South Australia recently received the following records from the United...

Writers SA Director, Jessica Alice and State Library Director Geoff Strempel
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Applications now open for inaugural SA Literary Fellowships

6 September 2023

Applications are now open for the inaugural SA Literary Fellowships program to support professional writers living in South Australia. Writers SA and...

book covers
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Find your fashion on the book shelf

5 September 2023

The State Library Book Display has gone stylish and glam, showcasing a range of new books on fashion and design. Find these books on display in the...

Young Indigenous child sitting on a rock reading a book
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State Library to help children living in remote Indigenous communities to access books

28 August 2023

The State Library of South Australia, in partnership with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (IFL), is hosting a Great Book Swap on Wednesday 6...

Small coloured squares and old colour and black and white photos
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State Library launches digital real-time stories, told by you

21 August 2023

The State Library of South Australia has launched an innovative digital platform, Unstacked, which is informed by real-time browsing and encourages...

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