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AGSA Start Art Book Club
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Start Art Book Club

An art and literature adventure

Sunday 2 February 2025
Sunday 6 April 2025
Sunday 1 June 2025
Sunday 3 August 2025
Sunday 5 October 2025
Sunday 7 December 2025

Free, booking required

Original books that commenced the State Library's collection
  • Event

Tuesday Talks: Books in my life

Presented by the Friends of the State Library

Multiple dates

Free, booking required

Bequests, Fountain pen writing on paper - iStock photo
  • Event series
  • Writers SA Summer Program

Storyworthy Moments with Hossein Asgari

Presented by Writers SA

Saturday 8 February 2025

$110.00 per person
Bookings required

Chess made easy / by C.J.S. Purdy and G. Koshnitsky
  • Event series
  • Stories from the Stacks

Women in chess

Tuesday 11 February 2025

Free, booking required

Writing powerful scenes
  • Event series
  • Writers SA Summer Program

The Art of Research with Lainie Anderson

Presented by Writers SA

Saturday 15 February 2025

$110.00 per person
Bookings required

PetNatBook
  • Event series
  • Writers SA Summer Program

Kitchen to the Page with Rachel Signer

Presented by Writers SA

Sunday16 February 2025

$110.00 per person
Bookings required

North Terrace B-41710
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Proximity Round

Presented by the Friends of the State Library

Multiple dates

$10.00 per person
Bookings required

Additional photographs (folio 1) relating to South Australia
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RGSSA Monthly lectures

Presented by Royal Geographical Society of South Australia

Multiple dates

Free, booking required

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  • Event series
  • Adelaide Fringe 2025: The Courtyard of Curiosities at the State Library

The Courtyard of Curiosities at the Circulating Library

Adelaide Fringe 2025

Thursday 20 February to Sunday 23 March

Antonio! - Butch Mermaid Productions
  • Event series
  • Adelaide Fringe 2025: The Courtyard of Curiosities at the State Library

The Courtyard of Curiosities at the Hetzel Lecture Theatre

Adelaide Fringe 2025

Friday 21 February to Sunday 23 March 2025

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Rear Vision: the Holden Collection

Friday 28 February to Sunday 22 June 2025

Free entry

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  • Event series
  • Writers SA Autumn in Person

Literary Journals 101

Presented by Writers SA

Saturday 8 March 2025

$110.00 per person
Bookings required

Tours hosted by our Ambassadors 

Immerse yourself in South Australia's heritage with a tour through our buildings and exhibitions.

Learn about our services and hear stories of people and events that helped shape life in South Australia.

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

Keep up to date with What's On at the state library

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.

Centre of Democracy, interior image of the exhibition space.

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.

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

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 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.