State Library precinct public holiday closure Monday 5 October
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Opening Hours
State Library opening hours and details of the Library Cafe and resident organisations.
Please note that we are closed on public holidays.
Opening hours
Spaces |
Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Spence Wing Mortlock Wing State Library Gallery |
Monday - Tuesday: 9am to 6pm Wednesday: 9am to 7pm Thursday: 9am to 6pm Friday: 9am to 8pm Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 12pm to 5pm |
| Research Library | Monday - Tuesday: 10am to 5pm Wednesday: 10am to 7pm Thursday - Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday - Sunday: 12pm to 5pm |
| Little Library | Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 12pm to 5pm |
| City of Adelaide Library | Monday - Tuesday: 10am to 6pm Wednesday: 10am to 7pm Thursday: 10am to 6pm Friday: 10am to 8pm Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 12pm to 5pm |
| Library Cafe | Monday - Friday: 8am to 4pm Saturday: 10am to 4pm |
| Institute Building Includes the Circulating Library |
Monday - Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday - Sunday: 12pm to 5pm |
Venue closures
From time to time, the State Library hosts events and activities that require some areas of the buildings to be temporarily closed. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
There will be restricted access to the ground floor of the Mortlock Chamber from 4pm on Thursday, 1 October, with the entire Mortlock Wing closing at 5pm.
There will be restricted access to the ground floor of the Mortlock Chamber from 3pm on Saturday, 10 October.
On Monday, 12 October, there will be a public forum on the ground floor of the Mortlock Chamber until 12.30pm. The Mortlock Chamber will closed during this time.
The forum will help shape our 2027–2032 Strategic Plan, guiding the future of the State Library and public libraries across South Australia. Find out more and book your spot here.
Cafe and resident organisations
View the Library Cafe and resident organisations opening hours and contact details.