My husband visited twice as on the Saturday of our first visit, some sections were closed off. The Monday it was all open and he just adores books so thoroughly enjoyed being able to see (up close) some very historic texts etc

There is an eclectic mix of people that visit our State Library. I had ordered an Historical book to read in the Reading room. Security check your bag and you are given a membership card and allowed to enter. Read the book, and return it and exit. There are computers available. Coffee shop on the ground floor. Everyone should take... More

Visited here last week to do some family history research. Staff were so helpful and friendly, and there's an amazing number of resources available. Also wandered over to the old library. It's a superb building with some really interesting bits and pieces concerning the history of Adelaide. Well worth spending some time here, if you're into history.

I used to visit this library years ago when I lived in Adelaide. You could not borrow the books back then (unsure if it has changed) so I would spend a leisurely day reading in the library. It was wonderful

When visiting the State Library make sure to cross from the modern new building into the historic Mortlock Chamber library. Up to the first floor and across the bridge. This is a stunning building straight out of Sherlock Holmes era. Check out the amazing collection of old lending library books. Well worth a visit.

I have visited the library several times looking into my family history. I have found the resources easy to use and the family history advisory staff very helpful. One of the staff even got back to me with a useful email when we couldn't find what I was looking for on the day. There is free wifi there for those... More

Great place to find more Family History, staff very helpful looking on the internet sites large selection of books to search from, nothing to dislike just needed more time to look

I normally associate libraries with old dusty buildings and I assumed this would be similar being on North Terrace. As a library, it is excellent with its range of books, history and research on anything you could need but also the building and entrance is interesting with its modernised style.

One of my favourite places in Adelaide. It's inviting, staff are friendly, and everything is clean. Well-stocked library. What more can you ask for? Oh, did I mention there's a little cafe downstairs that does decent coffee? :)