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    4.4 (16 reviews)
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    Ellie W.

    Having recently completed a training course at The Edge, I only have praise for this place, so stop reading now if you're hunting for a negative review (haven't found one so far, and seriously never expect to). Probably what excited me more than the uninterrupted view of the Brisbane River and skyline of the CBD (which act as perfect procrastination/day-dreaming tools when you need to rest your brain) is the fact that there's a bangin coffee shop squeezed into the entrance of this place. I was a little baffled by the fact that coffee is more expensive than the large muffins they bake daily, but that's something you'll quickly overlook when you need the caffeine so sustain concentration. We had a computer lab booked for the training course, which comes complete with super large-screened Mac's loaded with editing software (hello Photoshop, InDesign, AudioPro, everything Adobe you could possibly lay your hands on and the photo editing software, Gimp). Large screen projectors enable classes to run smoothly and the seats are spongy and soft, enabling one to sit for extended periods of time without suffering from what I fondly refer to as sleepy cheek syndrome. Visitors can access this lab whenever they want to, as long as a class or training session isn't already in full-swing. Definitely worth checking out to access free editing software and to hide away from noisy library goers and distracting housemates.

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    Review Highlights - The Edge

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    Archives Fine Books

    Archives Fine Books

    4.8(12 reviews)
    0.7 kmCBD
    $$

    "Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul.The soul of the person who wrote it and of those…read morewho read it and lived and dreamed with it" - Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the Wind. It's an enchanting feeling & sense of wonder, walking inside one of the biggest & oldest second hand book stores in Australia, Archives Fine Books. Located in Brisbane's CBD (40 Charlotte St), in the John Mills Himself heritage listed building. Every nook & cranny, every hallway, is lined & crowded with books; with that perfectly familiar old smell filling the air reminding you of the wonderland you have been transported to.Where stories & ideas have been captured on every topic possible; if you are looking for it, chances are, Archives Fine Books has it in store. The building itself was built in 1919 by Printer John Mills, & was used by US General MacArthur during World War 2. Archives Fine Books was established in 1985, but since 2008 has been the baby of owners Hamish Alcorn & Dawn Albinger. Speaking to Hamish, we love his passion & love for books as it is refreshingly infectious. Archives Fine Books is truly unique & special when you consider the challenges of surviving as a traditional bookstore, in an age of e-books & all things "digital". Archives Fine Books is also an antiquarian of sorts, as they acquire rare, unusual & collectible books. They've just recently taken hold of a true first edition of H.G. Wells "War of the Worlds", first published in 1898 by Heinemann & priced at $1500. It's easy to lose track of time at Archives Fine Books.You can spend hours looking at amazing collections you won't find anywhere else; a sanctuary for true book lovers, escaping the "noise" of the real world. Whilst we love Paris's historically famous & romantic Shakespeare & Co bookstore, & Porto's exquisite Livraria Lello (Portugal), in Brisbane's Archives Fine Books we have something that's truly wonderful, amazing, & close to our hearts. Go check them out, support local, to ensure the story of Archives Fine Books continues, and to keep the love of books alive!

    I found first found Archive's through a friend, having sadly…read morelost the address (and also the name of the store) in the ghostly recesses of my mind I was over the moon of in finding it all over again. I love the other wordly-ness of this store, you can roam the long corridors and feel quite insignificant gazing up at the vast piles of literature. You can also geek over the abundant smell of old literature and spend whole days in perusing the large range of well worn and well loved books. Insider tip! Those with severe dust allergies are strongly recommended to bring a mask (..and perhaps a sandwich because your probably going to be there all day.)

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    State Library of Queensland

    State Library of Queensland

    4.6(18 reviews)
    0.1 kmSouth Brisbane

    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.

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    West End Library

    West End Library

    3.3(7 reviews)
    1.4 kmWest End

    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.

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    Bulimba Municipal Library

    Bulimba Municipal Library

    4.0(1 review)
    4.9 kmBulimba

    It took me four months to find this place. A few months ago I had asked the husband, "Do you know…read morewhere the nearest library is?" He says "I *think* it's at the corner of Oxford and Hawthorne." I visualized the corner he speaks of and could only think of the gas station, the church, and some apartment construction so I immediately say "Nah, can't be." Well, a couple months later I decide to google it and the search came up with its location as being at the corner of Oxford St and Riding Rd. The next time my husband and I drove through that area, I looked extra hard and found it! Took myself here on one of their open days (they're closed on Mondays and Sundays), and noticed that the lower part is their parking garage and holds their meeting rooms. I can not comment on those rooms. The upper level/main floor is the library. It's nowhere as big as the State Library, but more like house sized. Immediately to the left are the Fastread books which are the new releases that you can borrow for up to 7 days, and the check out/in desk. Computers are available for use, bookings essential. The area to the right of the entrance contains the Adult Fiction, Adult Graphic Novels, Reference, and Non-Fiction. There's a couple small desks and seats. The area in the immediate back of the entrance is the Magazine reading room. The right of it are Young Adult books and then enter the children's book section which is cute and organized alphabetically. I see a small version of the Bulimba Ferry Terminal which pays homage to Bulimba. I enjoy the ease of signing up (requiring valid ID and proof of residence), and am highly impressed by the quality of the books they have on hand.

    The Library Shop

    The Library Shop

    4.3(4 reviews)
    0.9 kmSouth Brisbane
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    I can't say I buy a lot of adult books from here (unless the Brisbane Writers Festival is on when…read morethe Library Shop spills out into the Breezeway selling all the books of the festival) but I do really enjoy the range of children's books on offer. I came here to do my Christmas shopping for my niece and nephew last year and found so many lovely, original kids books that I wanted to buy. I also like their range of wrapping paper, which could be cut up nicely to make cards, however, it's very expensive! I took a piece up to the counter with another purchase recently and had to tell the cashier I didn't want it when the price came up on the scanner. I can't remember exactly how much it was, but it was enough to stop me from buying it and the cashier agreed that it was very expensive. If you want to splash out on wrapping and cards here, do so with monetary caution. I'll be sticking to buying books here.

    Oh how I love this bookstore. It's beautifully laid out, the range is extremely carefully curated…read more(which you'd expect considering it's the State Library) and the range of add on products are just enchanting. You can grab a takeaway coffee from the adjoining cafe and wander through the stacks to your hearts content. I usually find something I just can't do without, and as my husband is a writer it's a great place to pick up a new Moleskin for him. This place definitely doesn't rest on any State Library laurels, it's a thriving business and destination in its own right and well worth visiting.

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    The Corner

    The Corner

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.1 kmSouth Brisbane

    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.

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    Qut

    Qut

    3.9(7 reviews)
    1.1 kmCBD

    Visited the campus for the first time in a while, and I was impressed…read more Look, even pre refurbishment, the cafeteria area far surpassed that of Kelvin Grove, and I suspect it's gotten even better. I'd even seen people in the bar over this side of town; better location for the partying students I think. We visited the lovely art museum, which is always worth checking out as the exhibits cycle regularly, and pop into the old Governor's residence, which also has an art gallery inside. But you know what? Check out the The Cube. Wow. That's some impressive stuff. And if you're a QUT student, grab yourself a cubit account and load it up with some photos, videos, etc and go have a play. It's some mighty impressive technology. Beyond that, the campus is in a lovely location, squeezed between the river and the botanical gardens. I always enjoy heading into the gardens to find a spot where the city noise disappears, and just lying on the grass staring off into the sky.

    Good old QUT, or as some losers like to call it "the univeristy for the second world" or "the super…read moreTAFE", ignore all of those comments because QUT is neither of those, it is "the University for the real world". And that was probably one of the corniest sentences I have ever written. Regardless of that, QUT really is a solid university. UQ snobs may think their uni is better but I have been very satisfied with my learning experience at QUT. At QUT, you are encouraged to work hands on; it will not always be about memoriseing what you read in a text book. They really want you to be prepared for the work you will do once you leave uni (hence, "the real world"). At QUT I felt, I was often left to analyse topics and make up my own mind over certain arguments. Another thing UQ snobs will go on about is the facilities that their university offers but QUT also has some excellent shops and cafes surrounding the campuses (at both Kelvin Grove and Garden's Point). Sure UQ may have more on offer but at the end of the day, shouldn't what you learn be the main concern? So if you are thinking of studying at QUT and are unsure because of any negative comments you have herd, I would suggest you think real hard before you make such decision. QUT has given me some very valuable skills and I appreciate the way they contributed to my education.

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    Chemistry building on the right.

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