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Creating magical memories this Christmas at the Mortlock
18 November 2025The State Library of South Australia invites revellers to celebrate the magic of Christmas at the iconic Mortlock Chamber from November 22, with...
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Space race reaches State Library
4 July 2025From mid-century fashion and unidentified flying objects, to early satellites and the Moon landing, the 20th-century space race captured the...
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Help us top the list as one of the world's most beautiful libraries
30 May 2025The 1000 Libraries Awards celebrate the world's most beautiful libraries, bookshops, and book cafes, as voted by the public. We are excited to...
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Experience the extraordinary story of Holden at the State Library of South Australia
28 February 2025Rear Vision: The Holden Collection exhibition will take place at the State Library of South Australia from 28 February 2025, showcasing the remarkable...
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The State Library of South Australia brings Christmas magic to the Mortlock
14 November 2024The State Library of South Australia is inviting Christmas lovers to experience some festive season magic in the iconic Mortlock Chamber these...
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Major Holden Exhibition to be staged at State Library of South Australia 2025
18 October 2024The 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...
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Welcoming Megan Berghuis, our new Director
30 September 2024We are pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Berghuis as the new Director of the State Library of South Australia. After an extensive national...
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State Library helps Indigenous Literacy Foundation gift books to children in remote communities
27 August 2024The State Library of South Australia is again supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) and hosting a Great Book Swap on Wednesday 4...
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Shortlist announced for 2024 South Australian Literary Awards
9 August 2024The State Library of South Australia is pleased to announce the shortlist for the renamed 2024 South Australian Literary Awards. From a total of 827...
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Storytellers @ The Mortlock pop up gin bar returns in 2024
5 July 2024The State Library of South Australia and craft gin producer, Storytellers Distillery are again partnering to welcome guests to Storytellers @ The...
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State Library highlights social change
22 April 2024Australia, 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...
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Announcing the inaugural SA Literary Fellowships recipients
29 November 2023Writers SA and the State Library of South Australia are pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural SA Literary Fellowships program which...