State Library of South Australia
The magnificient maps of WH Edmunds
For lovers of maps and the map obsessed, we feature this story about WH Edmunds, an Alberton-born South Australian mapmaker. His career began as a volunteer in the defense forces, which led to his involvement in the South African War. Upon his return, he began a career in SA’s Surveyor General’s office.
From the Library Shelf
Chances are you might remember the radio program ‘From the Library Shelf’ which was often played in classrooms around the country between 1965 and 1968.
The ruined medieval manuscript...
Come along and view the beautiful manuscripts on display in Mortlock Chamber until Monday 3 April.
Sweet and Savoury
Come in and explore unique menus from South Australian restaurants and events. On now until June 2023.
Behind the lines
On now until 2 April.
We need your help
The State Library has been collecting ephemera from Adelaide’s exciting festivals since the 1960s. And we need your help to keep collecting.
Explore the collections
The State Library offers many opportunities to explore and discover areas of the State’s history, your family history, our special collections, digital collections and more.
Digital Collections
Showcases selected items from the State Library’s collection with a particular focus on South Australiana.
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Collections
Explore the collections including South Australiana, Family History and Special Collections.
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Library Guides
Find research assistance, subject guides and useful resources on a range of subjects.
TROVE
Trove helps you find Australia's cultural collections by bringing together content from libraries, museums, archives, repositories and other research and collecting organisations big and small.
eResources
We subscribe and provide free access and home access to wide-variety of eResources that include both full-text articles and abstracts, magazines, scholarly journals, eBooks, databases, indexes, newspapers, encyclopedias and lots more.