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- Announcement
Public holiday closure, Monday 7 October
3 October 2024
The Library is closed on Monday 7 October 2024 for the Labour Day holiday. View our normal opening hours. Image: SA Centenary Labour Day Celebration...
- Media release
Welcoming Megan Berghuis, our new Director
30 September 2024
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Berghuis as the new Director of the State Library of South Australia. After an extensive national...
- Article
Together, we helped make a difference on Indigenous Literacy Day
10 September 2024
The State Library buzzed with excitement on Indigenous Literacy Day, Wednesday, 4 September, as eager book lovers explored our pop-up bookstall. We...
- 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...
- 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...