Library Locations
Great service, and your facilities are amazing! I feel like I've just jumped straight into the next century!” – Library visitor
Opening hours
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 2024/2025
City Library:
Monday 23 to Tuesday 24 December – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 25 to Thursday 26 December – CLOSED
Friday 27 to Tuesday 31 December - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 1 January – CLOSED
Re-Opening 10:00 am Thursday 2 January 2025
Hutt Street Library:
CLOSED from Sunday 22 December 2024
Re-Opening 10:00 am Thursday 2 January 2025
North Adelaide Library:
CLOSED from Sunday 22 December 2024
Re-Opening 10:00 am Thursday 2 January 2025
Normal opening hours resume for ALL library centres from Thursday 2 January 2025.
24-hour chutes are available for returns at each Library.
While opening hours and offerings vary between the libraries, all have 24-hour return chutes for return of borrowed items. There is also a 24 hour returns chute at Adelaide South West Community Centre and you can choose to collect requested library items from this centre.
All of our libraries offer Justice of the Peace services, are Communication Access accredited, and have printers, photocopiers, public computers, WiFi and internet access.
If you have an electric mobility device, you’ll appreciate the recharge station. Just look for the recharge sticker or ask the staff who will be happy to help you. Staff wear a bright green lanyard for easy identification and are trained in the use of communication boards to help those with communication issues.
Communication Access accreditation logo
Find out more about each location and the individual services they offer.
Conditions of Entry
The Adelaide City Libraries provide friendly, safe, welcoming & inclusive spaces that encourage people of all ages, cultures & means to participate in City life.
Please:
- Be respectful of others & the facilities
- Ensure children under the age of twelve (12) years are accompanied by parent / carer while they are in the centre
- Keep food & drink clear of electrical equipment for safety
- Keep your belongings with you
- Do not film or take photos in the spaces without consent*
Library & Community Centre staff reserve the right to at its discretion refuse entry or remove any person not respecting the conditions of entry & associated staff direction. For more details, please see our extended Conditions of Entry.
Eviction / Ban from Community Centres & Libraries:
The rules & policies of this facility are put in place to ensure the comfort & safety of all our customers & staff. The City of Adelaide reserves the right to remove customers who breach the Conditions of Entry, refuse to follow the direction of staff or who display inappropriate or anti-social behaviour. The City of Adelaide reserves the right to refuse entry in the future.
*staff permission required & you must have all relevant individuals’ consent to take and use images.
Need more information?
If you have any questions about the Adelaide City Libraries, please contact us at any time: