Primary
- Education program
- Early learning
My History
The My History program has been developed to engage children in examining their own personal stories and histories.
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- Education program
- Primary
Discover the State Library
For primary school students
Explore the different spaces of the State Library and discover the range of materials the library collects.
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- Education program
- Primary
Our changing environment
Discover how State Library sources can provide insight into the past that can inform the present and future.
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- Education program
- Primary
Coo-ee Digger
Experiences of South Australian WW1 soldiers
Find out what it was like to be a South Australian digger during World War One.
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- Education program
- Primary
Democracy Day @ the State Library
Centre of Democracy
Explore and spend a day at the State Library and discover democracy while participating in up to three different programs. This program accommodates three classes at the same time.
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- Education program
- Primary
Early Settlement of South Australia
The State Library of South Australia holds the stories and memories of South Australia.
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- Education program
- Primary
To be a leader
Centre of Democracy
Learners will explore and identify the role and characteristics of a leader. They will discover the similarities and difference between rules and laws and the importance of making decisions democratically.
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- Education program
- Primary
South Australia and Federation
View historical resources relating to Federation and learn about some South Australians who were instrumental in advancing the Federation cause.
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- Education program
- Primary
The Opposite of Bored
Researching SA History through board games
Collaborate in teams to discover moments in South Australia's history.
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- Education program
- Primary
Passion and participation
Centre of Democracy
The Centre of Democracy is a place to explore the people and ideas that have shaped democracy in South Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What do the programs cost?
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- All State Library education programs are provided free of charge.
- All equipment and materials costs are covered by the State Library.
- What pre-visit information will we receive?
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- An email will be sent to the booking contact person to be distributed to all the attending teachers and adults. This will include all pre-visit information relevant to the booked program.
- Some early years or primary programs will also receive a posted invitation addressed to the children.
- What happens on arrival?
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- Arrive prior to the start of the program, so that students can eat and access toilet facilities located on the ground floor behind the lift.
- If the weather is inclement a shelter area is located on the eastern side of the building between the State Library and the Museum’s armoury building.
- A staff member will meet your group near the main entrance.
- What should we bring to an education program?
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- Medication may be carried by the adult supervisor in a backpack.
- Please arrange name tags for early years and primary students.
- Devices are provided by the State Library, but we encourage senior secondary students to BYO devices.
- Students who wish to join the State Library and receive a library card need to do so before visiting the library and request the card to be mailed to them.
- Students wishing to access photocopying services will need to bring money.
- Storage is available to accommodate school bags or food/drink crates.
- Do you have teacher tips for visiting the State Library for research?
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- Discuss research topics with your students and the types of resources that might be useful.
- Students may wish to access a Library Guide relevant to research topics.
- Involve the school librarian in your students' research projects.
- Allocate sufficient time at the State Library for your research.
- Some collection items are in storage but you can request an item to be retrieved from storage via the catalogue before your visit. Find out more about the retrieval service.
- If you are intending to stay to use the resources after your program, you will need to book electronic database computers for your students to use.