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- Media release
2026 South Australian Literary Awards shortlist announced
4 September 2026The State Library of South Australia has announced the shortlist for the 2026 South Australian Literary Awards, with 55 writers and works selected...
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Tender Opportunity: Delivery and Sortation Services for South Australia’s Public Library Network
3 September 2026On behalf of the Libraries Board of South Australia, State Library of South Australia is pleased to announce the release of a significant procurement...
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Together, we made a difference through the Great Book Swap
3 September 2026The State Library of South Australia has raised $979.65 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation through this year’s Great Book Swap. Thanks to the...
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A free research tool hiding in your Library membership: Informit Explore
27 August 2026Need to research an assignment, find some background for a project or just want to know more about a particular topic? If you have a State Library of...
- Media release
State Library opens Little Library for young readers
21 August 2026From Saturday 22 August, South Australian children can step into Little Library, a free, inclusive library unlike anything the state has seen before...
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Explore the science shaping our future
27 July 2026Whether you're researching climate change, biodiversity, food security or the future of our oceans, the Natural Science Collection gives you access to...
- Announcement
New children's space opening at the State Library
22 June 2026The State Library of South Australia has unveiled designs for Little Library, a free and inclusive library for children aged 0-11 to play, explore and...
- Announcement
Research Library reopening, with City of Adelaide Library
16 June 2026The State Library’s Research Library will reopen on Wednesday 1 July 2026, following a temporary closure for upgrade works. We’re also pleased to...
- Article
Rear Vision: The Holden Collection hits the road and arrives in Canberra
12 June 2026Following a successful season at the State Library of South Australia, this acclaimed exhibition opens at the National Archives of Australia in...
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It’s election time and we need your help
26 February 2026On Saturday 21 March 2026, South Australians will head to the polls for the state election – and in the coming weeks the influx of promotional...
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Want to know what to do with your festival ephemera?
25 February 2026The Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Festival are the biggest events in our state's calendar and attract artists and audiences from around the world. The...
- Announcement
Temporary change to onsite collection retrievals
18 February 2026From March 2026, the State Library will support the final stage of the Cultural Institutions Storage Facility (CISF) project, an important initiative...