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  • Event series
  • Christmas at the Mortlock

Christmas Carols Through the Ages

Sunday 10 December 2023

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Free

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  • Christmas at the Mortlock

The Spirit of Christmas

Young Adelaide Voices Christmas Carols Choir

Saturday 16 December 2023

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Free

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  • Event series
  • Christmas at the Mortlock

Christmas Storytelling at the Mortlock

Monday 18 to Friday 22 December 2023

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Free, booking required

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  • Christmas at the Mortlock

Christmas Carols at the Mortlock

Celebrate with Young Adelaide Voices

Tuesday 19 December 2023

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Free

Tours hosted by our Ambassadors 

Our friendly volunteer Ambassadors are back and you will find them at the Welcome Desk in the glass foyer. If you are planning to visit us, and would like a guided tour for a group less than five people pop by the Welcome Desk to see if an Ambassador is free to host the tour.

Join us for Ambassador led tours on:

  • Mondays at 2pm to 3pm
  • Tuesdays at 11am to 12pm
  • Thursdays 11am to 12pm 
  • Fridays at 11am to 12pm

Tours are subject to volunteer availability. We thank you for understanding.

To join a tour please meet the Ambassador at the State Library Welcome Desk.

Find out more about our private group tours for more than ten people.

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'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

Discover the people and ideas that have shaped democracy in South Australia, and the power of your voice in it. 

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

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Visit our online Gift Shop

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 in 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 quiet 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.