Public Libraries

A key focus of the State Library is its collaboration with local and state government to develop libraries into innovative and creative community hubs, offering opportunities for participation, learning, and leisure to all South Australians. 

The strong cooperation across South Australian libraries, supported through the shared OneCard system, facilitates sharing information and resources to respond to a rapidly changing social environment, while actively helping people participate more fully in life.  

Your public libraries

South Australia has more than 130 public libraries in the LibrariesSA Network to provide a service to all South Australians.

What you will find

• Access millions of books, DVDs and CDs from all SA’s public libraries on the catalogue.
• You can return items borrowed at any public library in SA.
• Free access to the latest eBooks, digital magazines and premium online learning videos via our digital collection.
• Download the LibrariesSA App to your smartphone or tablet…so you’ll have your favourite library services wherever you are!
• Free access to PCs, Internet and WiFi.
• Great events.

For more information or to locate a library near you, visit: www.libraries.sa.gov.au 

Can I return borrowed items to the State Library?

The State Library of South Australia is not currently part of the LibrariesSA borrowing network, and we are unable to accept your returns. 

However, if you are in the Adelaide CBD, your nearest public library is the City Library located on level 3, Rundle Place, 77-91 Rundle Mall. 

For other locations, find your nearest public library.

Accessing State Library materials from your public library

The State Library offers a Document Delivery Service.