Activities and programs — at the Library

Big Summer Read


The Adelaide City Libraries are excited to announce the Big Summer Read campaign for children and young adults aged 0 to 18 years.

This program, originally launched by Libraries Victoria, is now in its fifth year and is being introduced to Libraries SA for the first time this summer (last year in 2024, more than 24,000 young readers participated in the challenge, and that was just in Victoria!)
The aim is to encourage children and families to maintain their reading habits during the school holidays when routines change.

Children can obtain a free paper reading log entry form and registration from any of our libraries.

They must be returned by 6:00 pm on Monday 9 February 2026.

Every completed entry will be entered into a draw with a chance to win one of two $100 Dymocks vouchers.

*Terms and Conditions apply

Your guide to what’s happening in the three Adelaide City Libraries

Located in Rundle Mall, Hutt Street and North Adelaide, our libraries host a wide variety of free events, activities and programs for all ages and abilities throughout the year. Browse and book for an event below.

If you have a great idea for a program or partnership, contact us about sharing your passions with others.


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Featured events

18 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

Crafternoon - Paper Weave Baskets

City Library

13 Feb 2026 - 10 Apr 2026

Open Door Youth Drop-In

City Library

Events for 15 February 2026 to 15 May 2026

27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Embroiders Assemble! - An Embroidery Meet-Up Group

City Library

10 Nov 2025 - 20 Apr 2026

Financial Counselling

City Library

5 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

Learn Die Cutting

City Library

15 Jan 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Family History Research

Adelaide City Libraries

16 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Safeguard Your Snaps

City Library

16 Jan 2026 - 15 May 2026

Cuppa and Connect

City Library

17 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026

Chinese New Year Multilingual Storytime

Adelaide City Libraries

24 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Clean Up Australia Day Special Storytime

Adelaide City Libraries

23 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Lawyer in the Library

City Library

18 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

Crafternoon - Paper Weave Baskets

City Library

21 Feb 2025 - 18 Apr 2026

Something @ City Library

City Library

23 Feb 2026 - 22 June 2026

Cuppa and Connect at Hutt Street Library

Hutt Street Library

4 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Learn Digital Embroidery

City Library

13 Feb 2026 - 10 Apr 2026

Open Door Youth Drop-In

City Library

22 Mar 2025 - 7 Apr 2026

Family Storytime at Hutt Street Library

Hutt Street Library

28 Jan 2026 - 8 Apr 2026

Family Storytime at North Adelaide Library

North Adelaide Library

5 Feb 2026 - 9 Apr 2026

Family Storytime at City Library

City Library

3 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Innovation Lab Sessions

City Library

5 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

Media Lab One-on-One

City Library

2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Digital Hub One on One tutoring

Adelaide City Libraries

4 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

LEGO Club at City Library

City Library

7 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

LEGO Club at Hutt Street Library

Hutt Street Library

3 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

English Conversation Classes at North Adelaide Library

North Adelaide Library and Community Centre