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Free family drop-in activity

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Free, bookings not required
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  • Event series
  • Pull Pop Push exhibition programs

Pull Pop Play!

Family Fun in the Pull Pop Push Exhibition

5 June 2026 to 24 January 2027
Free, bookings not required
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Crafting narrative drive

with author Ashley Kalagian Blunt

Saturday 27 June
$240.00 per person
Bookings required
Mortlock Wing during Illuminate 2025
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Illuminate Adelaide - City Lights

3 to 19 July
Free, bookings not required

Sorry, all spots taken

blooms in books
  • Event series
  • Pull Pop Push exhibition programs

Blooms in a Book workshop

Presented by Eternal Blooms by Sarah

Saturday 4 July
$40.00 per person
Bookings required
AGSA Start Art Book Club
  • Event series
  • Children's University

Start Art Book Club

An art and literature adventure

Sunday 5 July
Sunday 4 October
Free, booking required
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Critical Conversations - Art and Commentary

presented by State Theatre Company South Australia

Monday 6 July
$10.00 per person
Bookings required
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  • City of Adelaide Library events

STEMM in Your Future Workshop Series

Interactive workshops celebrating science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine

Tuesday 7 July
Thursday 9 July
Saturday 11 July
Monday 13 July
Friday 17 July
Free, booking required
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Tuesday Talks: Books in my life with John Murray

Presented by the Friends of the State Library

Tuesday 7 July
Free, booking required
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  • Event series
  • City of Adelaide Library events

Mindful Reading Ritual - For Teens

Get lost in the plot. Then find yourself.

Wednesday 8 July
Free, booking required
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  • Event series
  • City of Adelaide Library events

NAIDOC WEEK Celebration

Special School Holiday Workshop with Scott Ratham

Thursday 9 July
Free, booking required
Character spinners
  • Event series
  • Pull Pop Push exhibition programs

Character Spinners

presented by Studio Ruby Chew

Thursday 9 July
Friday 10 July
Wednesday 15 July
Thursday 16 July
$10.00 per person
Bookings required

What's On Nearby

'Place of creation' by Elisabeth Butterworth

Friends of the State Library

From all walks of life, the Friends have supported the State Library of South Australia (SLSA) with a tradition of cultural philanthropy over eight decades, to enrich and promote its collections and treasures for scholarly and public interest.

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Centre of Democracy

Explore our online gift store featuring items from the State Library’s collections, and find a range of products, including home décor, wall art, stationery, clothing, bags, and more.

Open daily with free admission, the Centre of Democracy is located in the Institute Building, corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue.

Rosa Fiveash, Billy Buttons on a cushion in the Redbubble shop.

Shop for gifts

Looking for that bespoke gift for someone special or something for your home?

Explore our online gift store featuring items from the State Library’s collections, and find a range of products, including home décor, wall art, stationery, clothing, bags, and more.

Plan your visit

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid (metered) street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

There is on-street disabled parking available on the nearby roads. View more information and maps of Adelaide City Council's Disability parking for permit holders.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays.  The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include  study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the State Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 12 to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.