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- Announcement
Public holiday closures this April
8 April 2025
The State Library will be closed from Friday 18 April and will re-open on Tuesday 22 April. The library will also be closed for the public holiday on...
- Announcement
Update to offsite collection retrievals
17 March 2025
We’re pleased to advise that a limited offsite collection retrieval service will be resuming soon. From Friday 21 March, offsite retrievals will be on...
- Media release
Experience the extraordinary story of Holden at the State Library of South Australia
28 February 2025
Rear Vision: The Holden Collection exhibition will take place at the State Library of South Australia from 28 February 2025, showcasing the remarkable...
- Announcement
Update: Temporary closure of the Mortlock Chamber
23 January 2025
Update on the recarpeting works We recently announced the temporary closure of the Mortlock Chamber for recarpeting. Unfortunately, there’s been an...
- Announcement
Aboriginal Reference Group - Expressions of Interest
17 January 2025
State Records of South Australia and the State Library of South Australia are calling for expressions of interest from individuals to join the...
- Announcement
Do you use eResources? What you need to know
9 January 2025
Starting January 2025 there are some changes you need to be aware of if you use eResources. To better meet your needs and provide the best value, the...
- Article
Oh, Beehave and Bee Merry
2 December 2024
There’s a special buzz around Christmas at the Mortlock this year, with the arrival of the winning mini float on display in the State Library’s foyer...
- Media release
The State Library of South Australia brings Christmas magic to the Mortlock
14 November 2024
The State Library of South Australia is inviting Christmas lovers to experience some festive season magic in the iconic Mortlock Chamber these...
- Announcement
Winners announced 2025 SA Literary Fellowships
7 November 2024
Together with Writers SA, we are thrilled to announce the 2025 SA Literary Fellowships winners. In its second year, Writers SA and the State Library...
- Media release
Major Holden Exhibition to be staged at State Library of South Australia 2025
18 October 2024
The State Library of South Australia is set to become home to one of the largest Holden archives in the world, with the addition of extensive never...
- Article
2024 South Australian Literary Awards Winners Announced
16 October 2024
South Australian author, Shannon Burns, has taken out the state’s highest literary honour in the 2024 South Australian Literary Awards for his...
- 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...