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Our buildings and spaces
The State Library spans across three buildings. Starting on the corner of Kintore Ave and North Terrace is the Institute Building, next is the Spence Wing - our main service point, then the Mortlock Chamber.
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Institute Building
The Institute Building houses the Hetzel Lecture Theatre, the Circulating Library, the Centre of Democracy, and our resident organisations. You can also view a 360o image of the Circulating Library.
Spence Wing
The Spence Wing houses the Hub, State Library Gallery and the Cafe on the ground floor. Level 2 houses the reference library, information desk, Treasures Wall and entrance to the Mortlock Chamber. Follow the link to view a 360o image of the Reference Library.
Mortlock Chamber
The Mortlock Chamber houses the exhibition bays on the ground floor, quiet study areas on level 2 and the Sir Josiah Symon Library on level 3.