Your Language. Your Library.
We're proud to offer books, magazines, movies and music in 19 languages, and growing. Search in your language, or visit any branch and ask us to help you find something.
Stay connected through language
For many of us, language is how we stay close to family, culture and home - a grandparent's stories, a childhood favourite, the news from where you grew up. Our collections can help you maintain those connections, share them with your children and grandchildren, or discover a new language and culture. Whether you're reading in your first language, helping a child become bilingual, or learning a language for travel, study or personal interest, we're here to support your journey.
We want to hear from you
We're growing our language collections, and we want them to reflect what our community actually wants to read, watch and listen to.
Tell us what you'd like to see:
- Take our short survey online via our Your Say page - Libraries + languages Mean the World to us
- Pick up a paper copy at any branch
- Or simply tell any staff member - we'll pass it on
Find your language
Our libraries offer collections in a range of community languages. Community language items can be reserved and collected from your preferred library branch.
More than books
Our community language collections include much more than books. Depending on the language and collection, you may find:
- Children's books and picture books
- Novels and popular fiction
- Magazines and newspapers
- DVDs and movies
- Music CDs
- Language learning resources
Our Digital Library also offers eBooks, audiobooks, streaming services and online learning resources, including Road to IELTS, in multiple languages, available anytime from your own device.
Use your card anywhere in South Australia
Your Charles Sturt Libraries card works at more than 130 libraries across the state. So, if something isn't at your local branch, it may be close by.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Suggest a title and we'll consider it for our collection.
Have an event coming up?
If you're organising a cultural festival, community celebration or event, our Mobile Library may be able to bring a selection from our community languages collection along. Get in touch on 8408 1333 or library@charlessturt.sa.gov.au to see if it can be arranged.
Need a hand?
Just ask - visit any branch or call us on 8408 1333, our staff will help.
