As far as public libraries go, Toowong is alright…read more Smaller than most other libraries in the area (Indooroopilly being two suburbs over and a fair bit larger), Toowong library is still a great place to go if you need some quiet time, or would like to use the free Internet (but get in early, you may have to reserve a spot). You need to be a member of the Brisbane city council library though, but the staff are more than willing to help and it only takes two forms of ID and about ten minutes. As far as book selection is concerned.....well, it's concerning. While the popular bestsellers are available, you may want to check ahead (on line) if the book you're looking for is available at this branch. If not, the staff can always order it in for you from another branch but this can take up to a week of waiting. The library does stock up to date magazines and some pretty good comics and DVDs though, so no complaints. May be worth a trek to the City or South bank libraries if you want more choice though. But to escape the summer heat and to kick back with a free magazine, it's not too bad. The couches are comfortable enough, and the air conditioning works.

This is one of those public libraries where it pays to book ahead. What I mean by this is the book…read moreselection is tres limited, however you can go onto the library website and order any book in the collection in. It'll take a bit of time, but it's worth it - and let's face it, you're not paying for it so don't get huffy! Otherwise it's not a bad place to study if you need quiet, airconditioned spaces well away from the temptations of your lounge room.

Stones Corner library is probably the smallest library I've even been to. I visit a lot because…read moreit's across the road from where I work and I love me some reading. The small size of the library means there isn't a huge variety of books on offer BUT they more that compensate for this with their lovely staff, and the ability to just order whatever you want in anyway. I always have a book or two on hold. Sometimes there will be a good find in the fastback section - which you only borrow for 7 days and has to be returned to the library it was borrowed from. So my hot tip, if you haven't ordered something in, is to go looking there.

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

One of the most beautiful local libraries in Brisbane. There are a few hostels in the area so there…read moreis no shortage of youngsters hanging out on the front steps using wifi. It really is a very pretty building and it is not far from the centre of West End. If you are a tourist, it is a lovely spot to appreciate some of Brisbane's older architecture. With the typical West End local, you will be sure to find a much broader and interesting range of books just returned here.

I use the West End library quite frequently. Well, everyday actually, to some extent. I time my…read morecoffee breaks by the clock tower at the top of the Kurilpa building. Outside of that, I hire out 10 cds at a time, because I like their off beat collection, and I can. I use their photocopier and printer because I don't have one at home, and it's cheap to use. I research new obsessions there. They don't have a large collection of books by any means, but you'd be suprised by what you can find. When I decided earlier this summer to become a baker, I went straight to the library and found some very illuminating reading material on the subject of wheat. I also like visiting the library best when I don't have any idea of what I want to read next. Watch out for the grating noise of the check out machine. It can make ones hair stand on end if you're not in the best of moods. It's just a noise that completely destroys the idea of libraries being quiet, tranquil places. It can also be hard to find a place to curl up and read a book. The library is very small, and so I feel that it's best to leave the book worms to their browsing, and take your finds home with you.

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.

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.

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.