A very nice little library in a beautiful building. Yes it's small so the book collection is also…read moresmall but you can order in any book in the entire SA collection (just use the SA libraries app). CDs and DVDs too. Nice friendly staff.

Yet another gloriously grey and old building carved from stone quarried in the region and now…read morerespected for its historic beauty and heritage. The Norwood Library is not the best library around but it is a pretty good facility and the collection of books is reasonable. If you can not find a book in the library you are encouraged to check on the database and if it is available at another library it can be ordered and you will get it eventually. There are music Cd's and some DVDs available and there are computers where you can do pretty much everything from homework for school through to research and study on the Internet. The history of the library is interesting and there are information brochures about it available. The atmosphere is generally pretty good and the staff are helpful.

This is the official library of the Australian state of South Australia from 1834. It's the…read morelargest public research library in the state, focused on South Australian information. The Mortlock Wing was opened in1884 as a "Public Library, Museum & Art Gallery for the colony of South Australia" with 23,000 books and 3 on staff. The Mortlock Wing is now an exhibition space regarding the history & culture of South Australia. This Wing has been featured in a list of the top 20 most beautiful libraries of the world.

The entrance was unassuming, with run down carpet, but beautiful carved wood railings on the…read morestairs. There was a roped off room that had some old books, but the true treasure is the Mortlock Wing, which we found after wandering a bit more. It was like stepping into the world of Harry Potter is the best way I can describe it. The ground floor housed a lot of ephemeria, about past shows, movies, and festivals. Upstairs were where the thousands of old books were. Many people were reading quietly at the different tables, but there were a few tourists (hi, it's me) snapping pictures as unobtrusively as possible. As we left the Mortlock wing and kept going, we got to a jarringly modern section of the library, almost museum-like. The current exhibit showcased menus collected from all the way in the 1800s. Absolutely fascinating to read what was in style back then, and how much it cost. This is a great free stop for about an hour of your time, or even the whole day if you want to take advantage of the quiet and serenity for some reading or work. I will say this is not as large as State Library of Victoria in Melbourne, which housed a lot more exhibits and has an impressive dome, but I actually enjoyed this more.

I love this place! I have some pretty find memories of Goodwood Library and it still lives up to…read morethem as an adult. There's a good range of books to sort through (and, now that the state libraries are all connected, anything they are missing can be ordered in from elsewhere) and the lay out is quite pleasant. It is divided up into different nooks depending on age and genre of the book selection which gives one a cosy and secluded feeling while browsing. There are plenty of nice spots to sit and read too - including a little outdoor area with table and chairs which you access from the middle of the library. It's quite easy to while away a whole day here. Getting to the library is easy- there's plenty of parking nearby and the bus and tram stop practically on the door step.

Who knew Good wood had a library? It looks like a store that is closed and up for lease to me, I…read moreonly noticed it when I was crossing the road from Model Flight. So I decided to check this little alien library out, curiosity got the better of me. I sidled on in and tried to look like I belonged because I almost felt like I was cheating on my local library, I'm funny like that. Of course I was immediately bailed up by a librarian asking me if she could help; why is it that when you are trying to look normal you immediately come across as suss? I continued to browse and I found that I almost wished this was my local library, only because there is a toy library where you can hire stuff for birthday parties, there are alot of young children in my family and I can see the benefit in this service, plus, it keeps them busy while you browse for a novel. Sadly I cannot form a relationship with Goodwood Library because it is too far away and because that would be cheating.

St Peters library is part of the Eastern suburbs SWAP program where a number of libraries share a…read moredatabase, and out of all of them this would be the prettiest. Housed in a historical building on the shady streets of St Peters, this library has a huge kids section, with couches, computers, toys, and a great selection of fiction and non fiction. St Peters would definitely be one of the best libraries to study and read, as they have large wooden tables at the front window and the place is pretty quiet because the kids are in a separate area. It always amazes me how much noise some kids are allowed to make in libraries by their parents, but here you don't notice them so much. Staff aren't super friendly, but luckily there are online databases which require zero human interaction. Isn't technology a blessing?

An amazing study haven. Barr Smith Library is the perfect place to prep for exams or to grab an…read moreimportant resource. There are heaps of facilities available including quite a few computers. The desks are usually rather spacious (particularly the ones on level 2 near the Western side of the building). One small complaint is that during peak times, it can be difficult to find a table but the library is being expanded so that may not be the case in the future. The reading room is a really nice place to study however it does get quite cold in winter so you may need to bring a jacket in order to keep warm. Elsewhere though, the library is quite well controlled temperature-wise.

Although I study at UniSA, I still come over to the Barr Smith to borrow books and study fairly…read moreoften. Over the past few years the library has been updated quite a bit, but what really attracts me to this library is its extensive range of fiction (no way I'm going all the way out to Magill) and the oh-so-quiet Barr Smith Reading Room. If you study at one of the other universities you can borrow here for free - you just need to go up to the counter to get your books instead of using self-service. Be careful with overdue fines though - it's harder to renew your loan online. The Barr Smith Reading Room is a big fancy, gilded reading room built in the twenties with old fashioned study desks that are a little too short for the contemporary man or woman. The room's construction was funded by its uber-rich namesake, Tom Elder Barr Smith. There are a whole bunch of giant inscriptions with his name and some fancy old portraits of him and his chums too. While the impressive classical Renaissance design is a drawcard the real winner here is how quiet it is. Something about the incredibly high ceiling and the palatial arches makes people shut up. This is where people come to actually study, not just to do 'group assignments'. Your knees will be up around your chin but this is a nice place to study if you can't concentrate at home. UniSA certainly doesn't have anywhere to match it.

Wonderfully located near public transit, that fabulous shopping center, and a decently-sized car…read morepark, the Unley library is well worth getting home late. The children's area is particularly well organized in a way that shows you that they know their audience. My little dude quickly found books from his favorite authors. The toys, the colors, the collections.... brilliant. There seems to always be something interesting happening and you'll probably see me there later during the upcoming Umbrella Festival.

I love libraries (probably because I love books. Der...) and I was stoked when I discovered Unley…read morewas my new local. It has a modern fit out and a lot to offer over two levels. One of the most popular services is the membership-based toy library. There are an array of games, learning toys, puzzles, role play, dress ups and larger items for inside and outside play. The library has a large children's area, half filled with rows of books while the other half is an open space and regularly hosts book readings and activities sessions for children under five. It's a lovely space to sit and read to your child or enjoy your own book while your child places with the large foam square and mushroom stools. In addition to the usual selection of books, the library offers 'Hot Reads' - the latest books available for 10 days instead of four weeks for those that can speed read and get it back on the shelves for the next person. You can't reserve these and it's pot luck if you find one. There is a large table offered both upstairs and downstairs which most people utilise to read the daily papers. I have also just discovered a quiet study room upstairs with booths conducive to working or writing a uni paper. The library offers wi-fi for personal laptops. Ask at the counter for the necessary form and you'll be given a login and password. There are also a bank of computers you can book for an hour at no charge. These are popular and usually need to be booked in advance which I think you can do online. Otherwise, you can call ahead and ask for one to be reserved.

The Campbelltown library is one of the best I've been to in South Australia, and I'm lucky enough…read moreto call it my local. As a member of the SWAP Library Network you also have access to a huge pool of resources from multiple libraries around town, all of which can be accessed at the library itself, or over the internet with an easy login based around your membership card. There are stacks of DVD's and CD's, as well as, well yes, obviously, books. Placing reservations over the net is a breeze, and you'll get notification when your requests are in and ready to collect. As well as the pictured public access computer section, the Campbelltown library features an Ipad available for public use, and a great childrens toy library too. The childrens range of books and multimedia resources is huge compared to other places I've frequented. Staff always seem to be friendly, and are far more likely to give a gentle reminder that a book is overdue than to slap you with a fine - even extending a deadline to allow you time to get the offending item back to them. Membership is free - stacks of off street parking here, too. Great community resource.

I received the email letting me know the books I ordered on-line had come in. The same service…read morehappens when a book is overdue if you register your email against your account. Today was quiet so I was lucky to grab my books and exit quickly. I do wish the hold section was closer to the service desk when I don't want to use any other facilities within the library. When its busy the line up is crazy. Typical me forgot to bring my library card and it wasn't an issue as I was able to provide my drivers licence and was found in their system. The services available ranges from the obvious books to DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, e-books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, scanning, printing and much more. I don't borrow the DVDs anymore as they seem to be bad quality with the numerous scratches, and I've had trouble playing then at home. Probably caused by over use. There is a Justice of the Peace Service and you just need to check with the library the availability. The times for this service are on the office door.

I have great memories of trawling through the library sections looking at books, videos (yes VHS)…read moreand toys to borrow and play with/watch at home. The Greenacres Library offers many services including kids clubs, preschool story time, one-on-one computer/email/Internet training and a book club. The staff are older ladies, with some younger and male of course, but they are very informative and friendly. The range of books isn't too extensive as it is only a local suburban public library, but there is enough to get you started and you can order more in. Libraries has sort of gone out of fashion/need in the last decade, but this one must be doing something right to still be around.

When I moved, one of the first things I did was to look for a place near my house where I could…read morepossibly sit down during the day in order to work or to just enjoy a good book. Sure, I could do all that at home, but there is a certain appeal about being outside amongst society when one needs to think and be productive. The closest one that I could find was this library so I went to check it out. It has a good selection of books, though it is incomparable to range available in the city council libraries which are dotted around town. First impressions walking in.... it's quiet. As a library should be. They've got places to sit and read all over the place and I've spent a good few hours just enjoying a book and the ambient silence. I've always had trouble working in libraries, and usually will look to see if they have cubicles or rooms which I can sit in and type so as not to disturb other patrons who are engrossed in their reading. I don't recall seeing any here but since getting my iPad, the worry of noisy keystrokes is no longer an issue. Like most public libraries, they do have computers which you can use to access the internet and do word processing. More notably, they also have a Justice of Peace that is available there every Wednesday between 10am and 4pm, which is handy for me as it beats heading all the way into the city to Victoria Square in order to get a few documents certified. A really nice library if you're looking one, though for me, I haven't really found one that I've disliked quite honestly.