State Library of South Australia
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Pioneer aviators, the Smith brothers and the air race of 1919
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Strenuous work
A special podcast, produced by State Library staff, is the first of a three part series that looks at the campaign leading up to the successful vote.
Shortlist Announced
We are delighted to announce the 37 writers from around Australia.
Building a national digital collection
Australian Libraries join forces to build a national digital collection
What's on at the State Library
- exhibition
Heroes of the skies
The Smith Brothers and the great air race of 1919
1 November 2019 to 5 April 2020
Find out moreFree entry
- exhibition
Professor Henderson's Department of Historical Records
Treasures and stories from the nation’s oldest government archive
15 July 2019 to 5 July 2020
Find out moreFree entry
- exhibition
Without consent
Australia’s past adoption practices
7 February to 26 April 2020
Find out moreFree entry
Explore the collections
Many items from the State Library's collection are available to explore online.
Digital Collections
A digital showcase of selected items from the State Library's collections with a particular focus on South Australiana.
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The Collection
The State Library collects and maintains materials relating to South Australia and its people. We have extensive South Australiana and family history resources.
Story Wall
Every night of the year, from sunset to midnight in the State Library Forecourt, fascinating stories, characters, history and hidden gems from the State Library's collections are waiting for you.
TROVE
Trove helps you find Australia's cultural collections by bringing together content from libraries, museums, archives, repositories and other research and collecting organisations big and small.
Library Guides
Research assistance, subject guides and useful resources compiled by the State Library of South Australia.
eResources
We subscribe and provide free access to wide-variety of eResources that include both full-text articles and abstracts, magazines, scholarly journals, eBooks, databases, indexes, newspapers, encyclopedias and lots more.
What's on nearby
There are many things to see and do in and around the State Library.
Friends of the State Library
The Friends of the State Library of South Australia offer a variety of interesting events throughout the year, including their regular event Wednesdays @ One.
Centre of Democracy
Discover the people and ideas that have shaped democracy in South Australia, and the power of your voice in it.
Open daily with free admission, the Centre of Democracy is located in the Institute Building, corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue.
Online gift store
Looking for that bespoke gift for someone special or something for your home?
Explore our online gift store featuring items from the State Library’s collections, and find a range of products, including home décor, wall art, stationery, clothing, bags, and more.