Library

The Sophia Library

The Sophia Library is a public feminist library of around 3000 items, including books, DVDs and CDs. Subject areas include: feminist theology, spiritual life, meditation and ritual, contemporary social issues and women’s health, psychology and world religions. We also have fiction, art books, poetry and biography with a growing focus on First Nations writing.

Membership is open to the general public and current financial members of Sophia.

The library has an email address, library@sophia.org.au, and if you wish to find out if it carries a particular book, please email your request. A volunteer will get back to you as soon as possible.

Annual Library Membership

Full membership $20

Concession $15

Membership subscription form. Please note that library membership is also included in the Sophia membership.

Opening
Hours

Tuesday – Thursday
(Sophia office hours)

Volunteering
Staff

The Sophia Library is staffed by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact us for more information at library@sophia.org.au

Afternoon Tea in the Library.
Where: Sophia
When: August 15 2026
Time: 2.00-4.30pm
Cost: $12 members $10

Our guest this year is Mij Tanith.
Mij is a dedicated advocate for refugees and author of Laila’s Story, a book about the experiences of a family of refugees settling in Adelaide. She has also written plays, short stories and articles, taught creative writing, been a writer in residence and organised literary events.
Bring a favourite book to share and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea.
Register at Sophia 8373 3781
or by email: info@sophia.org.au

Pop-Up Book Sale

There is usually a pop-up book sale in the main Sophia meeting room. Items are $2 each and are changed every few weeks.

‘The Sophia Library is a welcoming space and has items you’d be lucky to find in other libraries’

Book Reviews

Book Review by Fiona Johnston

Book Review by Sappho Ruth

New Acquisitions to the Library

Library Membership

Becoming A Library member

Library Book Enquiry