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Events and exhibitions

Press Union Dinner, 1955
  • exhibition

Sweet and savoury

menus from the collections of the State Library

On now until Sunday 17 September 2023

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Free entry

Teddy Bear Picnic
  • exhibition

Sweet and Savoury Fun

On now until Sunday 17 September 2023

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Free entry

Discover a Dish
  • Event

Discover a dish

A pop up display within the Treasures Wall

On now until Sunday 17 September 2023

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Free, no bookings required

Party menu
  • Event

Design your ultimate party menu

On now until Sunday 17 September 2023

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Free, no bookings required

Lego pieces - decorative image only
  • Event

LEGO Scavenger Hunt

On now until Sunday 11 June 2023

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Free, no bookings required

LEGO Nuyina
  • exhibition

LEGO RSV Nuyina docks at the State Library

Until Sunday 11 June 2023

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Free entry

AGSA Start Art Book Club
  • Event

Start Art Book Club

An art and literature adventure

Sunday 6 August 2023
Sunday 1 October 2023
Sunday 3 December 2023

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Booking required

Insitute Building Lego model
  • exhibition

Institute Building recreated brick by brick

Lego model on display

On display now

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Free entry

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Activities for home

All activities are approved by the Children's University, so whether you are visiting us or doing the activities at home, remember to update your passport at the Information Desk!

Build a bug, family fun activity at the State Library of SA

Build A Bug

Be inspired to build your own bug from watercolour paintings of insects found in George French Angas’ South Australia Illustrated, a snapshot of some of the earliest views of South Australia in 1844.

Family Trail

Family trail

Take an adventure through the Library to discover the many treasures and stories to be found.

Start by picking up your printed Family Trail from our different entry points in the State Library. 

Footy fun at the State Library of SA

Footy fun

Check out AFL-related books in your local library and Design Your Own Footy Team Uniform at home by downloading the sheet.

Aeroplane race board game - Ross Smith

Board games from the past

Did you know that the State Library holds a collection of historical board games that tell stories about people, places and events in South Australia’s history?