Library Services

The Adelaide City Libraries provide a wide variety of services to residents of the City of Adelaide and its members in the wider metropolitan area.

After joining the library members can access:

● Our large collection of fiction, non-fiction, DVDs, CDs and Magazines.
● Online services including Internet, selected databases and the online catalogue.

Print impaired

These audio books are available on CDs and cassette tapes, for people who are unable to read due to a disability. We have a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books available.

To become a hear-a-book customer, proof of your disability is needed:

● A letter from your doctor/specialist
● A bus pass for the blind
● A Centrelink Pension card indicating a visual impairment disability.

Returns

24 hour returns chutes are located outside each Library centre.

Late Returns

Late return fees apply to all items: 50c each per day overdue.
Late return fines apply from the first day an item is overdue. Overdue notices are sent when items are not returned within 3 days of the due notice.
Formal recovery procedures will take place if neccessary. all cards under thethe member's guaruntee are subject to the same conditions.

Final notices including a Noitice Fee of $16 are sent when items are not returned within 30 days of borrowing.

Borrowing

Provisional members: 3 items at any one time with the following limit:

● 2 language kits

Full members: 30 items in total on loan at any one time with the following limits:

● 8 Audio Books
● 2 Language Kits

Borrowing Periods

● DVDs and magazines: 7 Days
● Music and Audio CDs: 14 Days
● Books: 28 Days

Reminders

A receipt listing your return dates will be printed when you borrow. This is your only reminder.

Loan Extensions

Two extensions are available on items that haven't been requested, except for inter-library loan items. Extensions may be done in person, by phone (during opening hours), via email or online. Fines will apply if items are overdue when extended.

Home Library services

Adelaide City Council's homebound residents can avail our free home delivery service, run by Library staff and volunteers.

Meeting Rooms

Both our Hutt Street and Grote Street centres have meeting rooms available for booking. Click Hutt Street or Grote Street for booking information.

Internet & Computer Facilities

All our centres have computer and Internet facilities. To make a booking, please contact the Library.

Photocopying/Faxing

Photocopying, printing and faxing services are available at all library centres.

The copying machines at all Centres are self service and operate using either a customer's library card. Value is added using a dispenser near the copier in each centre. For additional assistance and information see library centre staff.

Charges for photocopying and printing from computer are as follows (per page):

● A4 size B&W: $0.15
● A4 size colour: $2
● A3 size B&W: $0.30
● A3 size colour: $4

Fax charges are as follows (per page, outgoing):

● International: $6
● Interstate: $2.50
● Local: $1.20

Incoming faxes are $1.20 per page. To send a fax you need to bring your document plus the fax number (including all area codes) to the information desk.

Book Sales

Each Centre has a small selection of stock for sale on an ongoing basis. There is also an end of month booksale at North Terrace the last friday of every month 11.30 am - 2.30 pm