Love my library and think we should all love them more!…read more The range of books on offer is outstanding and having a linked collection accross the city of Brisbane means you would be hard pressed to not find the book you were looking for. As part of the City of Brisbane you get free wifi, access to the internet, plenty of classes and in particular kids sessions included in your membership at no extra charge. Borrowing books is now so much easier too. You can self check out and have access to your account online to see when items are due back. Plus you can renew books online from home without needing to go back to the library. Just be aware charges apply if you miss the return dates and they can all add up. The good news though is that you get a little reminder email about 5 days before your books are due back to help prevent this happening.

This hidden gem can be found in the first floor near the children's area on the east side of the…read morehospital. The library is quite small but they offer free internet for anyone who has time to kill. I come here often during my breaks to study. The library is usually full of residents and medical students who need to study for exams but there is an outside area for anyone who just want to sit and relax with WiFi.

Small but good local library if you're looking for somewhere less busy and quiet to study…read more Ample off-street parking and situated close to public transport. Caters for a various genres of books especially children's books. ***Please note*** This library is only open on a part-time basis so refer to photos or council website for operating hours before visiting to avoid disappointment.

This is a great community library that has a lot of events focussed for children and parents. They…read morehave regular weekly events including Children's storytime, Toddler time and Crafty Kids. The library also has a training area for adults, where they hold training sessions for Introduction to Computers, eBay: an introduction, Discover Email, Digital Photo Editing and more. There are a number of meeting rooms which can be booked out for any type of meeting. There is a weekly meet up for people who want to play Boardgames on Friday nights, called Critical Mass, and I've seen a number of knitting and crotchet clubs meet up there. These days libraries are more than just shelves of books. The Chermside library has about 20 or so computers that patrons can use at their leisure. The kid's section is really interactive, with a space theme and educational games to play. There are also two XBOX 360's available for anyone to play, as well as The Coffee Hub where you can sit back with a book or newspaper and have a coffee and cake.

Having had to move to Brisbane during those formative and…read morepainfully awkward teenage years, I remember too well how much of a refuge this place had been for me. Away from the oppressive 30+ degree summer days and the reluctance to stay at home. I came here to use the internet, hang out with my brother and to devour mostly everything on the shelves. What my brother loves most about this place is that he could rent out the xBox and play in the game centre for hours. (Which completely defeats the purpose of GOING to a library but whatevz.) Like Matilda I would rapturously borrow books (Always reaching the 25 limit) and spend many rainy afternoons perusing the stacks. The sense of community in this library is great, They regularly hold meetings for organisations as diverse as the camera club to programmes for parents and kids. Right next to the chermside pools and a hop skip and a jump from Westfield shoppingtown, Chermside library makes for a great place to visit.

Terrible. Staff are sloppy and slow to help. Some time after I started to use the computers,…read moresomeone put fairly loud music on in the background. I requested of staff that I be provided with noise-cancelling headphones as it was impossible for me to hear the audio on my computer, with the background noise. The staff advised that no noise-cancelling headphones were availalble, even though in previous times I had requested the acquisition of such by The Edge and I had used them there a few times previously. One of the staff members said he would try to get the background music turned down, but he didnt do this and I had no choice but to stop my work and leave The Edge with my work incomplete. Also, when booking a computer for the digital media lab, I was advised that there was a workshop in the lab and that all the computers were unavailable. I was then told that there were two left. I booked one for three hours. When I accessed the lab, I found that all but one of the computers were actually not being used at all. This is clearly unfair.

The Edge is such a great and versatile space for the community. Anyone can come by here and use the…read moreinternet, book a meeting space, or study. In addition to that, you can borrow a laptop charger if you forgot yours or plug your phone into a charging station. The view is incredible as well! You can look over the river and check out what's going on in the city with a plethora of flyers, brochures, and publications to keep you reading for days. If you get hungry while working or doing your thang, you can grab a snack or drink at their cafe. The staff were very friendly to me when I needed help and I think it's a great place when you need to change up your scenery.

I Got yelled for reading a scary book because since it was scary I was gasping out of fear and then…read moresome random person came up to me and said "Shut the fuck up" and I said "Why?" And the person said "Because you are being loud" I had enough and stormed out! Do not go here! The people are cockheads! The person also punched me But either way very good place! Best books in Queensland!

You can't beat the views at this massive architectural wonder on the north side of South Bank. No,…read moreyou can't check out books here, but this is the twenty-first century, and no one does that anyway. The library's intertwined levels boast exhibits on local history, ample study space and free wi-fi that hasn't given me trouble, and a variety of other useful services. It took a bit to figure out how to print and copy, but they have a screen with video instructions that walk you through it. A store and cafe are attached. On the lower level, a diverse set of charger cable hookups are provided, because that is what people use the library for these days. Auditoriums and a children's puppet theater attract visitors. The elevators, bathrooms, and water fountains all work and are reasonably clean. Art galleries, the science museum, buses, trains, and the attractions of South Bank are a walk away. It's public, so can the crowd get a tad sketchy? Sure. But this is Australia, where the person yelling at the vending machine will then apologize to you as you walk by. More likely, you'll see families for the events and yuppie student types studying away. The only thing I would really change are the hours. The sun comes up early here and most things in Brisbane open before 10 a.m.

Who goes to libraries anymore?…read more When I was much younger, I probably used to go to the Ashgrove Library at least once a week, more likely two or three times. These days, the only library I seem to go to is the one at UQ, and that's not exactly for enjoyable reading. Anyway, the other day, I was about to buy $300 worth of books, and then I realised that at least $100 of those books were books that I didn't know if I wanted, but I was going to buy them anyway and see what they were like. WHAT IS THIS INSANITY. I quickly hopped onto the elibcat (online library catalogue) and found that the Council library actually had three of the books I wanted. I put a hold on them and quickly took them out of my cart (OK, I still bought the other $200 worth of books...) Sometimes public libraries can be frustrating: if it's a popular book, you might put a hold on it and not get it for a couple of months, or it might only be at Mt Gravatt but oh wait the copy has been borrowed out. But I am a BIG believer in "try before you buy", and when it comes to the ridiculous amount of money I spend on books and music (I'm sure I'm not alone!) having the option of actually looking at the book before you buy it is a great service. If they don't have a book, you can also request it (and, if it's under two years old, they'll usually get it in). They also have quite a large collection of audiobooks, either as CDs or available online (but ask a librarian how to use the system because I have no idea). As, even though it's a library, there's also a huge number of DVDs and CDs available: mostly the CDs are pop things, but they also do have some interesting items (the Eurovision 2005 compilation; some JJJ collections; and some smaller artists). Again, if there's something you want, I think saying "local artist" and "community support" will probably get them to get in any CD you want. The DVDs are mainly BBC and ABC things, but they also have some other TV series, and hey BBC and ABC make awesome stuff! Again, the more recent something is, the longer you'll probably have to wait to get it, but it saves paying the money at the video store (or buying it). Anyway, that's about libraries in general. The reason I like Ashgrove library is because it's small, but you can request any book you want from the rest of the library, so you don't have to trudge out to Logan library for the book you want, and it's in the middle of a lovely park. There's a lot of parking around the whole block, but I'd probably avoid it between 2:30 and 3:30, cause Mount St Michael's school is right across the road, so there's often a sudden flood of cars around that time. There's also been a huge renovation at Ashgrove Library in the last few years, so there's now conference rooms out the back, a cushioned sitting area, and a few more computers (which you can either use to look through the catalogue, or rent to use the whole internet if your internet isn't working). Most importantly, joining the library costs next to nothing (if not nothing), and it's a great service, so seriously, join up, because there will come a time when you'll need it.

This is quite a surprising little public library. It's tucked away in a residential street in a…read morecute little park, but what surprised me was the focus of the collection. This seems to have a bit of a sci fi / fantasy focus and all the major authors are well represented here. I even discovered a few new ones. Make sure you google ahead for the titles in the series you start as it's very frustrating to realise that book 4 is in another library and you need to wait a week for it to be delivered.

I would give The Corner 10 stars if I could, and I don't even have kids. Let me tell you, as soon…read moreas I do and they're old enough to enjoy it I'll be heading to The Corner. Open from 10 am - 3 pm this is a library / play / education wonderland for children 8 and under and parents. The programs they do here are visionary and so much cooler than anything I got to do when I was a kid (although I must admit my time with correspondence preschool was pretty rocking). As an example they recently had an urban garden project where they built a garden plot in a corner of the SLQ pathway that showed kids (and adults) what you can do with urban gardening and how to cook with the food. At the end of the project all of the plants and infrastructure was donated to local schools so it could be re used. How cool is that? They also have great work shops and school holiday programs and an awesome changing rota of exhibitions, all carefully curated to world best practice principles to ensure kids are stimulated, engaged and learning even when they don't realise it. Pop in and see what's going on at the moment. You'll need a child to take full advantage of it, but surely even if you're not a parent you have a niece or a nephew lying around waiting to be entertained?

It's no wonder this place is always brimming with children. The Corner has been developed by State…read moreLibrary of Queensland as a place for children to play, learn and be creative. They have a changing programme; At the moment it's Kitchen Table - an exploration behind pantry doors and dancing on a dinner plate. I marvel at the ingenious ways the Corner keeps the kids entertained. For instance, they've set up a large nest in the middle of the playroom with zipped up white pillow cases which I suppose are like eggs. My nephew promptly unzipped his 'egg' and a duck and a caterpillar fell out. His eyes opened wide with pleasure, he gave them the cuddle of ownership and asked me sweetly if he could take them home please. Oh how he knows all the tricks to melting his Aunt's heart and make her contemplate theft of public property. I also took my nephew here once during a 'Food Play' theme. A designer with a sense of humour had set up a plastic play structure in the window bay. It turned out to be a stove, oven and kitchen pantry. From the outside, it looked like the children were happily playing inside an oven. This summer, the Corner has set up outdoor craft activities as part of the State Library's illustration exhibition. Kids could pull up a cushion and learn to make an alien out of plastic cups, egg shell cartons and pipe cleaners. It's great fun - though younger children below five will need parents to help out as it requires fine motor control. There's always something going on at the Corner so be sure to check it out these holidays.

Brisbane Square Library is one of the most impressive libraries I've had the pleasure to visit. A…read morewonderful selection of modern books and good lighting make it a regular stop. It's a popular stop for students studying, for good reason. It can be challenging to find seating from mid morning to mid afternoon, worth it if you can find it.

The Brisbane Square Library is not far from its prettier cousin, the State Library across the…read moreriver. Nonetheless, it has its own virtues. Ample meeting rooms are available for reservations, and people use them. This one actually has old-fashioned stuff you can check out. And it's got a great row of seats with power outlets that look out over the river. English conversation groups, cooking classes, and live music have been among the events during my time spent there. Their hours are even a bit weaker than the State Library's (which aren't amazing to begin with). I've had slightly less luck with the wi-fi, the bathrooms are less ample and clean, and in general it's just a notch down from the gold standard. But it's still pretty nice.

good place for use computer printer out borrow books and u can join it for free and good place meet…read morefriends