State Library Of Queensland
State Library Of Queensland
State Library Of Queensland
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Founded in 1896, State Library of Queensland is the leading reference and research library in Queensland. State Library is responsible for collecting and preserving a comprehensive collection of Queensland’s cultural and documentary heritage, providing free access to information for all Queenslanders and for the advancement of public libraries across the State. State Library plays a lead role in serving all Queenslanders, through state-wide library services and partnerships with more than 320 vibrant public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres in Queensland.
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CasandraTP
Sydney, Australia4,206 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Situated on the Brisbane River and walking distance from the South Bank ferry terminal. I always visit libraries when visiting cities as they can contain some really interesting collections. On Level 4 in the Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery there is an exhibition called ‘Extraordinary stories’ which has some interesting items including a braille map of Australia. At time of writing there was also the Brisbane Portrait Prize exhibition which is similar to the Archibald and worth checking out. And the best thing is that everything is free. It is definitely worth a visit if you are in Brisbane.
Written 10 October 2024
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Tropicalshowers
Cairns, Australia209 contributions
Sept 2022
We decided to see the 'Qld to a T' exhibition through their T-towels display & we were pleasantly surprised. We enjoyed looking back over time through the various T-towels displayed...who could forget Joh & Flo Bjelke Petersen for a laugh or two?
Written 24 September 2022
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Wendy S
Brisbane, Australia13 contributions
June 2024 • Solo
I have been a SLQ member since 2011. I love coming to this library and use their pcs there when the internet is crap at my current home location.
I have yet to visit the exhibitions on Floors 2 to 4 which I have not done yet.
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Last updated Tues,2 July 2024
I have yet to visit the exhibitions on Floors 2 to 4 which I have not done yet.
More to add.
Last updated Tues,2 July 2024
Written 2 July 2024
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Boheme9
Sydney, Australia209 contributions
Mar 2012 • Business
looooved the chef's blueberry muffins on friday morn, chai latte was delish! Ricotta cake was a little overcooked but generally happy with our choices. Can be noisy inside midday so consider takeaway if you want some space.
Written 26 March 2012
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Peter M
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia18 contributions
By far one of the most beautiful libraries I have studied at....After living in Canberra and having the National Library, I thought no way could that be beaten in Australia, but I was wrong!
Written 24 March 2012
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molecular_4u
Brisbane, Australia622 contributions
As well as a library this place also has amazing free high speed wifi internet. If you sit outside on the river side you will easily be able to log in.
Written 22 May 2015
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LazingAbout
Bribie Island, Australia207 contributions
July 2012
- If in Brisbane and just visiting , this is a great place to catch up on some Brisbane history, an extensive collection of books etc. is available to peruse , free of charge.
Also a couple of very nice place for lunch nearby and next door to GOMA.
Also a couple of very nice place for lunch nearby and next door to GOMA.
Written 21 August 2012
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Brian99993
Oxford, UK563 contributions
Jan 2020
The State Library is found in an unprepossessing green building. It usually has a temporary exhibition for people who are visiting. Great place for a State Library and the cafeteria is good though it does get busy at lunchtime.
Written 9 April 2020
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel43,246 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
This is just your average library, located on the south river bank, next to the Gallery of modern art.
Most people we met there were doing various kinds of research and not just reading for fun, which we found somehow odd.
Still, it's worth a quick look if you're in the area.
Most people we met there were doing various kinds of research and not just reading for fun, which we found somehow odd.
Still, it's worth a quick look if you're in the area.
Written 30 November 2018
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MASB
Yorba Linda, CA175 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
The Library was very large. It had several reading rooms along the river bank and throughout the library. There were many computers available. They had a display of the Olympic torch including how it was made and what the insides look like. I didn't really look in to my ability to find a book.
Written 21 July 2018
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