- What's On
- Collections
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Research + Services
- Ask Us
- Using the State Library
- Using the State Library Catalogue
- Research Tips for Students
- Research Guides
- Copyright and our collection
- Book a meeting room
- Computers Wifi Printing
- Order a copy or seek permission to publish
- Cost of collection copies
- Organise an inter-library loan
- English Language Improvement
- Pay an invoice
- Stories
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Visit + Discover
- Opening Hours
- City of Adelaide Library
- Mortlock Chamber
- Tours and experiences
- Little Library
- Library Cafe + resident organisations
- Buildings + spaces
- Map of the State Library
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Get creative at home
- Australian Rules Football in books
- Board games from the past
- Bugs and Insects
- Build a bug
- Create Futuristic Fashion that is Out of this world!
- Create your Ultimate Party Menu
- Design your Dream Holden
- Make your (book) mark at home
- Millie Mak the Maker
- Out on the Town with Keifee the Koala
- What's in Pig's Suitcase?
- Public Libraries
- Get involved
- About Us
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 | Opening weekend event Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 August From Monday 24 August 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 Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor from 4pm on Wednesday, 26 August, with the entire Mortlock Wing closing at 5pm.
From Thursday 27 August, until Sunday 30 August, there will be Mandala works from Tibetan Monks in the Mortlock Chamber as part of SALA Festival. Find out more here.
Cafe and resident organisations
View the Library Cafe and resident organisations opening hours and contact details.