The Burnside Library

I really miss this place. I have a terrible suspicion I borrowed a book from here years ago, lost it, and then moved house, and now I probably owe hundreds in overdue fines. Being, by nature, a wuss, I’d rather miss out on an excellent library rather than resolve the issue.
This is one of the biggest public libraries in Adelaide and they have a really nice kids area at the back. The kids can sit at the window and ponder life (haha) while the adults can study at the other end. The library is also next to a café so you can get your books and then mosey over for a coffee and a muffin after. I found that new release novels appeared on the list here much quicker than most public libraries. These guys are really on top of the latest books.
I used to always sneak into the justice of the peace room to study, which had an absolutely massive gorgeous old desk, and the room was completely silent and no-​one ever came in. Can you still do that? That was a sweet desk.

The Library in Burnside is quite decent. There is a broad range of fiction and non-​fiction books, audio and visual electronic material as well as PC’s and internet available.
The collection is updated quite frequently with new texts as as they are published. The library carries both modern fiction and literature and the classics. There is a children’s section and a section containing foreign language books and magazines, mainly Asian language materials, but also some for European Languages.
The Non-​Fiction section is quite good and contains useful books on a broad range of subjects. There are large sections on Art and History. As well as some science and sporting materials among others.
Study desks are located near the front of the building to the right. There are also small tables and chairs at the end of the aisles for perusing.