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What’s in your Dream Fridge?
If you could fill a fridge with anything you like, what would you put inside?
Grab your pencils and get creative! Draw all your favourite foods, drinks, snacks and treats inside your dream fridge.
Would it be packed with fresh fruit and healthy goodies? Overflowing with ice cream and delicious desserts? Or filled with a little bit of everything?
There are no rules – just fill your fridge with all the tasty things you love!
Discover the story of the Simpson & Sons family business
From silk hats to washing machines, the Simpson family’s story is one of reinvention, innovation and South Australian ingenuity.
The Simpson name became synonymous with labour-saving household appliances, but the family business had surprisingly humble beginnings in the millinery trade in London. Discover how Alfred Simpson’s journey from hat-making in London to tinware and, eventually, white goods in South Australia shaped a five-generation family legacy.
Read the story 'From Slik Hat to White Goods'
FAQs
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How do I get to the State Library by public transport?
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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.
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Is there car parking near the State Library?
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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.
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Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?
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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.
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How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?
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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.
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Is there a cafe at the State Library?
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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.