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Libraries

Libraries

Welcome to the City of Holdfast Bay Library Service. We offer a range of services and programs, as well as an up-to-date collection of items to borrow.

We are part of the SA Public Library One Card network. You can reserve, borrow, and return library items held at any South Australian Public Library using your Holdfast Bay library card.

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Glenelg Library will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday 7 to Sunday 19 October 2025.

  • Brighton Library will be open as normal during this closure.
  • All items on loan will be extended during the closure period.
  • The return chute at Glenelg will be closed during this time however items can be returned to any other South Australian public library.

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Access the Library Catalogue

Search the Libraries SA One Card catalogue. Logon with your library card number and PIN to place holds and extend your loans.
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Computers and Printing

Our computers are available for free to the public to use. All our computers offer internet access, Microsoft Office 2016. Bookings can be made via the phone, in person (using the booking station or speaking to a staff member), or online.
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Collections and Digital Resources

Our Library Service provides free access to a wide range of digital and physical resources. These include eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, learning tools, and more -available to all members.
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Library Opening Hours

We have two libraries in the City of Holdfast Bay at Brighton and Glenelg. Here are their locations and opening hours.
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Library Feedback

The City of Holdfast Bay Library service welcomes your feedback
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Programs and Events

Find out about what is happening at your Glenelg and Brighton libraries and what programs and services we can offer you.
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Purchase Request Form

If you can't find what you are looking for in the library catalogue, complete the purchase request below, and we will try and get it for you.