State Library of South Australia

09/06/2026

📣 Applications are now open for the The Friends of the State Library of South Australia Deane Miller Fellowship, supported by the State Library of South Australia.
Successful applicants will receive:
💰 $15,000 funding
🔎 Research support
📣 Promotional opportunities
Explore extraordinary collections, uncover new stories, and create something new from the past.
Apply now 👉 slsa.sa.gov.au/deane-miller-fellowship-0
Applications close Thursday 31 July at 5pm.

08/06/2026

The Friends of the State Library of South Australia book sale is back this weekend, with shelves packed full of bargains, unexpected finds and future favourites.

Thousands of beautiful books on sale soon! Starts Friday 12 June. Institute Building, State Library of SA

08/06/2026

🍺South Australia’s brewing history is now more accessible than ever 🍺

More than 2,000 photographs from the South Australian Brewing Company and West End Brewery archives have been processed and made available for research, capturing over a century of brewing history from the 1880s to the 1990s.

From Hindley Street and Southwark Brewery to historic hotels, events, advertising and behind-the-scenes moments, this remarkable collection offers a fascinating glimpse into an iconic part of South Australian history.

Read the story and explore the collections online 👉 slsa.sa.gov.au/south-australian-brewing-company-archival-records-now-available-for-research

05/06/2026

Don't get into a flap! There are lots of activities for everyone as part of our 'Pull Pop Push: revealing the magic' exhibition.
Keep up to date here: https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/series/pull-pop-push-exhibition-programs

Image from 'Puss in boots' flap-book, 1897

04/06/2026

Revealing the magic.
Our new exhibition is now open.
'Pull Pop Push: revealing the magic' explores the art of movable books - pop-ups, tunnel books sound books and much more.
Brought to life through scale, perspective and reveal. Visitors can look behind the scenes to discover how movable books work and step through immersive, larger-than-life recreations of beautiful works.
'Pull Pop Push' is a playful and visually engaging experience that celebrates imagination, creativity and the wonder of stories brought to life.

On now in the State Library Gallery - more information at https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/events/pull-pop-push


Village Gate The Vinyl Touch

04/06/2026

01/06/2026

Firstival returns ✨What will be your first in July? Take a look at the program 👇

🌟 What will you try this July? 🤷‍♂️

Firstival will be back next month!

Discover something inspiring: www.firstival.com.au

29/05/2026

🎨 NEW OPPORTUNITY: Deane Miller Fellowship
Big news for South Australian creatives and researchers — a brand new fellowship is launching at the State Library of South Australia.

Introducing the Friends of the State Library of South Australia Deane Miller Fellowship:
✨ $15,000 funding
✨ Research support
✨ Promotional opportunities
✨ The chance to create an original new work inspired by the Library’s collections

We’re looking for bold ideas from writers, researchers, artists, designers, performers, musicians and creatives working across any discipline. If you’ve ever wanted to turn history, archives, stories or collections into something new — this is your opportunity.

📅 Applications open Tuesday 9 June and close Friday 31 July 2026.

Learn more and get ready to apply here 👉 slsa.sa.gov.au/deane-miller-fellowship-0