State Library of South Australia
Live and Learn
Discover our collections through monthly themed presentations that include stories, access to special items from our collections and a tour of the State Library.
What's on at the State Library
- exhibition
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- exhibition
Phil Cummings: Stories behind the books
Your State Library holds in its collection many of the secrets and stories of award-winning South Australian author, Phil Cummings which will be revealed in an interactive exhibition featuring his award-winning books through to copies of his original manuscripts.
Show program
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature
Entries for the 2020 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature are now open and close on Wednesday 31 July 2019.
Genealogy Gems 2019
Come and join us at the State Library of SA as we present a series of free family history talks on the third Thursday each month at 1pm.
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.