Thomas Higgs with Colin Hall and illustrated by Wally Wilfred

We create books that tell stories by and about Australians. Our titles draw on the Library's extensive collections to share Australia's culture and history.

Explore election ephemera from 1901 to 1970s, now online.

Make a financial donation, offer us collection material or join our community of members and volunteers.

Learn about the Adelaide Repertory Theatre, recipient of a 2025 Community Heritage Grant.

New Treasures Gallery exhibition answers some of our frequently asked questions.

With a generous bequest from Frank van Straten AM, the Library has brought Jim Sharman’s visual diaries and an original Rocky Horror Picture Show script online for the 50th anniversary of the film’s release.

Find out about our collecting priorities and areas of focus as we build a rich and diverse collection of all things Australian.

Jane Jolly