RGSSA Monthly lectures

Description

Join the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia for their monthly lectures on a broad range of geographical topics, both current and historical.

Upcoming lectures

Thursday 20 February 2025	Update on Timor Leste 5 years on Prof Udoy Saikia Hear an update on a lecture presented in 2020: ‘Youth and Well Being in Timor Leste: Opportunities and Challenges for the Nation Building Process'.
Thursday 27 March 2025	French exploration in South Australia Dr Danielle Clode Could Australia ever have been French? Hear Danielle narrate a richly illustrated documentary film exploring the role French exploration played in Australia's colonial history.
Thursday 10 April 2025	How high am I? The history of the Australian Height Datum Graham Walker Discover the history of the Australian Height Datum, the huge task of realising the concept, and how it has been modernised more recently to remain fit for purpose in a modern world where understanding your 3D position is becoming more important than ever.
Thursday 8 May 2025
Thursday 19 June 2025
Thursday 17 July 2025
Thursday 21 August 2025
Thursday 18 September 2025
Thursday 16 October 2025
Thursday 20 November 2025

Image: Additional photographs (folio 1) relating to South Australia, 1912-1936, SRG 67/20/6.

FAQs

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 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.

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