writing wednesdays
  • Event series
  • Writers SA

Writing Wednesdays

Presented by Writers SA

Every Wednesday
Free, bookings not required
thread bobbins
  • Event series
  • City of Adelaide Library events

Learn Digital Embroidery

Presented by City of Adelaide Library

Each Monday in September
Free, booking required
stock image of painting
  • Event series
  • City of Adelaide Library events

Open Door Youth Drop-In

Presented by City of Adelaide Library

Fortnightly on Fridays during school term
Free, booking required
Flinders University
  • Event

Writers Assemble! 2026

South Australia's new writers' festival

Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September
Free, booking required
Smith's Weekly 19370729 page 3i edited
  • Event series
  • Stories from the Stacks

A cartoon rediscovered

An Australian treasure found at the State Library

Tuesday 15 September
Free, booking required
Karen Crombie
  • Event series
  • Writers SA

Ready, set, edit!

With Karen Crombie from Exact Editing

Saturday 19 September
$125.00 per person
Bookings required
stock AI image 2
  • Event series
  • City of Adelaide Library events

AI in Action

Learn with the Latest Platforms

Friday 25 September
Free, booking required
Philosophy cafe
  • Event series
  • City of Adelaide Library events

Philosophy Cafe

AI and the Evolution of Human Consciousness

Friday 25 September
Free, booking required
stock image of someone writing in the garden
  • Event series
  • City of Adelaide Library events

Nature Festival at City Libraries

Presented by City of Adelaide Library

Friday 25 September to Sunday 11 October
Free, bookings not required
Sabrina Ster image
  • Event series
  • Nature Festival

The Seedling Exchange

Presented by City of Adelaide Library

Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October
Free, bookings not required
Jill Jones
  • Event series
  • Writers SA

Ideas of Order

Getting a Poetry Manuscript Together

Sunday 27 September
$125.00 per person
Bookings required
J B Hack's farm at Echunga PRG50_34_2
  • Event series
  • Stories from the Stacks

Best and honest seeds

How South Australia’s early colonists grew plants for fun and profit

Thursday 8 October
Free, booking required

What's On Nearby

'Place of creation' by Elisabeth Butterworth

Friends of the State Library

From all walks of life, the Friends have supported the State Library of South Australia (SLSA) with a tradition of cultural philanthropy over eight decades, to enrich and promote its collections and treasures for scholarly and public interest.

Centre of Democracy, interior image of the exhibition space.

Centre of Democracy

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.

Open daily with free admission, the Centre of Democracy is located in the Institute Building, corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue.

Rosa Fiveash, Billy Buttons on a cushion in the Redbubble shop.

Shop for gifts

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.

Plan your visit

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

Access to the Institute Building is via the external ramp on the Kintore Ave entrance or via the internal ramp between the Institute Building and the Spence Wing (opposite the Treasures Wall).

There is on-street accessible parking available close to the State Library. View more information and maps of City of Adelaide's Accessible parking options.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays. The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.