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Project update 08/02/2025: Ngutungka Henley is now open to the public
Ngutungka Henley, our newest integrated community centre and library, has now officially opened.
For opening times and more details on programs and events – visit our Ngutungka Henley page here.
To learn more about the process of how this project came to life, view the details in the project page below.
A place for community
Ngutungka Henley will soon become a new community destination, with construction nearly completed. Ngutungka is Kaurna for ‘Place of Knowledge’, and this building follows the completion of Ngutungka West Lakes earlier this year.
The new build, constructed by Mossop Construction, is located on the existing library site at 378 Seaview Road, Henley Beach and will integrate the library and the community centre. The build also incorporates the heritage-listed Henley Town Hall.
Ngutungka Henley is the result of extensive consultation with our community and work with our architects, JPE Design Studio. This new space is more than a library or community centre - it’s a place to connect with one another, to be inspired and a place to just be.
During the build, the nearest library is Findon Library or Ngutungka West Lakes.
Ngutungka Henley will be a place for all the library facilities you are familiar with, whether that be the book and digital collection, computers and internet or a cosy place to sit and read a magazine or newspaper. There will be dedicated children's area and young adults’ collection and spaces to expand into, a home for story time, author talks and other programs and events.
We're also bringing the much-loved groups and programs from Henley & Grange Community Centre and can't wait to introduce some new activities too. There will also be a range of areas available to be booked by the community via SpacetoCo.
With the space there will be multiple places to sit, relax, meet up, read or study including an outdoor under cover area.
Ngutungka Henley follows the completion of Ngutungka West Lakes in 2022, creating a much-loved space for our community.
Project Timeline
| October 2022 - January 2023 | Detailed Design |
| Early - Mid 2023 | Procurement |
| Sunday 29 October, 2023 | Henley Library Closes |
| November/December 2023 | Construction Commenced |
| Late 2024 | Build completed |
| Saturday 8 February 2025 | Official open day event |
View the site floor plan.
To read more about the project and past consultations, visit Your Say Charles Sturt.
Progress Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Henley Library will be closed from 4pm Sunday 29 October, 2023. Construction began in November/December 2023, with completion of the build planned for late 2024. The official open day will be celebrated with an event on Saturday 8 February 2025.
The collection will be dispersed to our other library branches. During the closure, please visit Ngutungka West Lakes, Findon, Hindmarsh or Civic Library (Woodville) to borrow, use a service or attend a program or activity.
https://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/community/library/our-libraries
Due to the closure, your holds will need to be diverted and collected from an alternative library branch. You can change the pick-up location of your holds through the Libraries SA app, the catalogue, visit your library or call us on 8408 1333.
The Henley Library returns chute will remain open during the works so you can return your items here or at any one of our other branches.
Programs will be held at our other library sites during the closure. Storytime will be held on Wednesdays at Henley & Grange Community Centre. To find a program or event visit our events page.
A new car park is being constructed on Military Road along the front portion of the Henley depot site which is located across the road from Ngutungka Henley. In addition, parking time limits in the car park are being considered to ensure car parks are available for people coming to use the facility.
Yes, the RSL will still be open during the construction. Check their social media or website for trading hours.
The Centre will continue to operate until the completion of Ngutungka Henley. Some activities, like Babytime and Storytime, will be held at the centre during the library closure.
Keep your eye on our website and socials for project milestones and updates.
- Facebook @CityofCharlesSturt or @CharlesSturtLibraries
- Instagram @CharlesSturtSA
Project Progress
You can view progress at the project site below. Images are updated approximately every 30 minutes during business hours.
