The City Library is set to move into a new home alongside the State Library of South Australia, creating a shared destination for readers, researchers and families from early 2026. The relocation is expected to increase visitation to the State Library and offer the community an expanded range of library services and programs under one roof.
The partnership will see both institutions remain independent but co-located within the same building on North Terrace. The State Library, already one of South Australia’s most recognisable cultural landmarks, attracts over half a million visitors each year and serves thousands more through its digital collections. The City Library currently welcomes around 220,000 visitors annually, providing access to books, digital tools, games, exhibitions and creative spaces.
The move coincides with a $2 million investment from the SA Government to develop a new children’s space on the ground floor of the State Library. The addition aims to create a more family-friendly environment and further broaden the library’s appeal to younger audiences.
Arts, Culture and the Creative Industries Minister Andrea Michaels said the move would draw thousands of new visitors to the State Library each year. She noted that the library had recently been named the second most beautiful library in the world and described the new children’s space as a welcome attraction for families.
Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith said the City of Adelaide was committed to creating a literary hub that reflects the city’s evolving needs. She said the partnership supports Adelaide’s ambition to remain a lively, creative and accessible place to live and learn, adding that the co-location would appeal to a wide mix of residents, workers, students and visitors.
Director of the State Library Megan Berghuis said the collaboration was an opportunity to build on the momentum seen since the recent reopening of the Mortlock Wing, which has already drawn more than 18,000 visitors. She said the team was excited to bring the City Library’s energy and creativity into the space to offer an even richer and more inclusive experience for the community.
With both libraries working side by side, the move marks a new chapter for one of Adelaide’s most visited cultural precincts, promising a more connected and accessible experience for everyone who walks through its doors.
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