Stories
Explore fascinating stories from the collections of the State Library of South Australia.
We also have extended stories from the collection for you to read and explore.
A clay tablet from Mesopotamia
The stories that make us.This clay tablet from Mesopotamia is the State Library of South Australia's oldest artefact, dating from ca. 2400-2300 BC. It originated in the area referred...
The Antiphonal: A Timeless Treasure
The stories that make us.Discover the Antiphonal, a 13th-century illuminated manuscript and one of the State Library of South Australia's most exquisite treasures. Captivating visitors with its extraordinary history...
A literary gem: Emma. A novel. In three volumes
The stories that make us.Did you know that your State Library holds a first edition of ‘Emma’ by Jane Austen? Tucked away in the treasure-filled Rare Book Collection is...
Cornucopia
The stories that make us.Step into a world of blooming beauty and historical wonder at Cornucopia: gardens and gardening in South Australia. Immerse yourself in South Australia's rich gardening...