Visit Us

Find our location, how to get here, where to park your car, how to access the State Library with a wheelchair or stroller, view the open hours of our spaces and the State Library Café, and view a floor plan.

View our open hours, venue and public holiday closures, and cafe and tenant details.

Public libraries in South Australia have access to our inter-library loans service, so if you are unable to visit the State Library, you might be able to access materials from the collection in your local public library.

View our policies, procedures and conditions of use for when you visit, using our collection materials, and using our rooms and equipment.

This Service Charter tells you about the standards of service you can expect. It also explains what you can do if you are not satisfied with the quality of service you receive.

There are several service points within the library where you can get assistance from staff. These are all on Level 1 of the Spence Wing.

We provide a range of computer-based services for all our visitors.

We have group study rooms available for booking, find out how.

With help from our dedicated volunteers, we provide an English Language Improvement Service, free for people who are learning English as a foreign language and want to improve their language skills.

We have several permanent exhibitions including the Story Wall, Treasures Wall, Mortlock Chamber exhibition bays, the Ron Boland newspaper exhibition, artworks inside and out as well as memorials.