Public Libraries

A key area of the State Library is its work with local and state government to create libraries that are innovative and creative community hubs, providing opportunities for participation, learning and leisure to all South Australians. The high level of collaboration across South Australian libraries, fostered through the shared OneCard system, makes it easy for libraries to share information and resources to respond to a rapidly changing social environment, whilst actively contributing to enhance people’s ability to participate in life.  

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

What you’ll love:

• Access millions of books, DVDs and CDs from all SA’s public libraries on the catalogue.
• You can return items you borrow 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 

Please note that the State Library of South Australia is not currently part of the LibrariesSA Network and we are unable to accept books for return to public libraries. The closest public library located within the Adelaide CBD is the City Library located on level 3 Rundle Place, 77-91 Rundle Mall. For other locations visit Locate a library. 

Accessing State Library materials from your public library

The State Library offers a Document Delivery Service.