Research Library reopening, with City of Adelaide Library

The State Library’s Research Library will reopen on Wednesday 1 July 2026, following a temporary closure for upgrade works. 

We’re also pleased to welcome the City of Adelaide Library, opening on Wednesday 1 July in its new home at the State Library. Both services will be co-located on Level 1 of the State Library’s Spence Wing, creating a shared space for research, learning and community use. 

We look forward to welcoming visitors back to a refreshed space with a redesigned layout. While some upgrade works will continue over the coming weeks, we have reopened these important services as soon as possible to support our communities.  

What’s happening? 

Transition period: Sunday 28 to Tuesday 30 June 

• The temporary Reading Room is closed 
• In-person research services and collection access are unavailable 
• Online support remains available via Ask Us 
• Phone support is available during opening hours 

Reopening: from Wednesday 1 July 

• Research Library reopens 
• City of Adelaide Library opens 
• New opening hours come into effect 

What’s available from reopening? 

Research Library

• Drop-in research and reference assistance  
• Open access reference collections  
• Microfilm and newspapers 
• Computers for research use 
• Meeting rooms 
• Study spaces 

Opening hours 

From Wednesday 1 July, new opening hours will apply across the State Library precinct, as follows: 

Have a question? 

Our staff are here to help.  
Contact us for assistance with planning your visit or for any questions: 

• By phone during opening hours: 08 7424 6300 or toll free 1800 182 013 
• Submit an Ask Us query 
• Visit our FAQs

We thank our researchers and visitors for their patience and understanding during this temporary closure, and we’re delighted to welcome you back to the Research Library, together with City of Adelaide Library, as we open a new chapter to support access, learning and discovery for our community.