Russell Ebert kicking a football
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Our footy, our people, our stories: 145 years of SANFL

27 May 2022

An exciting new exhibition, Our footy, our people, our stories, which explores 145 years of great moments and achievements of the South Australian...

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Aboriginal Reference Group meets for the first time

10 March 2022

The State Library of South Australia and State Records of South Australia welcomed the first meeting of the Aboriginal Reference Group on Monday 7...

Group of people standing on a stand
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Winners Announced for 2022 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature

7 March 2022

Tara June Winch, an Australian (Wiradjuri) writer based in France, has been awarded the coveted Premier’s Award at this year’s Adelaide Festival...

Lust for Lifestyle
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Lust for Lifestyle explores modern living in South Australia, 1950-1965

1 March 2022

Lust for lifestyle: Modern Adelaide Homes 1950-1965 is an exhibition at the State Library of South Australia exploring the allure of modern living in...

AFAL Graphic
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Shortlist Announced for 2022 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature

20 December 2021

We are delighted to congratulate the 37 writers from around Australia who have been shortlisted for the 2022 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature...

Large Christmas Tree in the Mortlock Chamber
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Christmas at the Mortlock

30 November 2021

This year the magic of Christmas comes to the Mortlock, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Building on the success of last year, the...

Black box shape pattern
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Nominations now open for the 2022 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature

25 March 2021

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature, one of Australia’s richest and most prestigious literary awards. The...

Christmas tree lit up in the Mortlock Chamber, State Library of South Australia
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Christmas at the Mortlock

1 December 2020

In a year of change, challenges and champions the State Library of South Australia has brought a little Christmas cheer to town. After a four year...

State Library forecourt and Spence Wing entrance
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Protecting South Australia’s digital future

29 June 2020

You cannot put a price on what South Australian stories and ephemera lie within the basement of the State Library of South Australia. Irreplaceable...

Remember my story - COVID-19
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State Library captures COVID-19!

1 May 2020

The State Library of South Australia has always held the position of custodian and preserver of the State’s stories. Through this the identity of who...

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2020 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature Winners Announced

2 March 2020

Queensland author Jessica Townsend has been awarded the coveted Premier’s Award at this year’s Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. As the state’s...

Holden card game, ca. 1960, BRG 213/171/06
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History of Holden held in the State Library Archives

26 February 2020

Last week General Motors announced the end of the Holden brand in Australia, but the history of this iconic brand from its beginnings as a South...