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Many reasons to visit the State Library

The State Library of Queensland offers a brand new visitor experience in Brisbane’s premier cultural and entertainment precinct, South Bank. [new window]

Double the size of the previous building and filled with a rich collection of information and ephemera about Queensland’s heritage, Indigenous knowledge, fine arts and so much more - the State Library is a 'must visit' cultural and knowledge destination.

With an almost endless combination of library and information services complemented by national touring exhibitions, film screenings, events, children's and family activities to choose from you can create your own unique experience in person or virtually. Best of all, almost everything is FREE.

So challenge your mind today and be inspired!

A sample of things you can do when planning your next visit:

Children and families
Students
Out of town visitors
Virtual visitors

Children and families

	Holiday fun at the State Library Find out what's on at the State Library for children and families.
	The Corner Enjoy a wonderful journey of discovery for children U8.
	Yoga and Rhyme Time Drop in to the Corner from 10am - 12pm daily for creative activities with artists.
	The Parlour Are you game to enter The Parlour? Borrow board games, play with friends, challenge your family to life size Snakes and Ladders, or pit yourself against a blindfolded Chess champion.
	kuril dhagun Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage… an interactive experience.
	Take a building tour Explore the stunning architecture and myriad of new indoor and outdoor spaces by taking a highly informative, free guided tour of the State Library building.
	eBooks for kids Listen and watch ebooks online. Read a review, write a book report and play games.

Students

	Take a building tour Explore the stunning architecture and myriad of new indoor and outdoor spaces by taking a highly informative, free guided tour of the State Library building.
	"How to" information sessions Discover how to create your own blog, research your family history, or preserve your precious items at SLQ training and information sessions.
	Exhibitions Visit current exhibitions, drawn from the State Library of Queensland's rich collections, on display in Brisbane and throughout Queensland.
	Talks Delve deeper into our collections with a range of talks hosted by curators, artists, specialised librarians and prominent experts.
	kuril dhagun Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage… an interactive experience.
	Heritage Collections Explore Queensland’s heritage through our treasured collections, exhibitions and displays.
	John Oxley Library Immerse yourself in a myriad of topics from Queensland's history, culture, exploration and discover, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander myths and legends, culture and anthropology.
	Australian Library of Art Be engrossed by our captivating collection of visual arts resources including painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic arts, decorative arts, and photography.
	Reference Collections Over 500,000 books available for reference and research.
	Listen to music in the Infozone Tune into our listening posts and enjoy an assortment of music, choreographed for you by State Library specialised music staff.

Out of town visitors

	Take a building tour Explore the stunning architecture and myriad of new indoor and outdoor spaces by taking a highly informative, free guided tour of the State Library building.
	Exhibitions Visit current exhibitions, drawn from the State Library of Queensland's rich collections, on display in Brisbane and throughout Queensland.
	Talks Delve deeper into our collections with a range of talks hosted by curators, artists, specialised librarians and prominent experts.
	kuril dhagun Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage… an interactive experience.
	John Oxley Library Immerse yourself in a myriad of topics from Queensland history, culture, exploration and discover, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander myths and legends, culture and anthropology.
	Australian Library of Art Be engrossed by our captivating collection of visual arts resources including painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic arts, decorative arts, and photography.
	Access the internet Log on and surf the net at one of our public access computer terminals.

Virtual visitors

	Virtual exhibitions Take a virtual tour through our extensive online exhibitions documenting state and national history.
	Queensland Stories These digital stories from Queensland communities have unearthed tales from our rich cultural landscape and captured the unique quality of Queensland's people and places.
	Online databases Access a wealth of resources online as you browse through thousands of local, national and international titles.
	Picture Queensland Through images, delve into the stories of Queensland, its people and places, past and present.
	Manuscripts Queensland Take an intimate journey into Queensland's private history through original documents.
	Music Queensland Turn the digital pages and listen to the sounds of Queensland music online.
	Johnstone Gallery Archive Explore this scrapbook collection tracing the 22 years of the Johnstone Gallery’s life.
	Search the catalogue Find what you're looking for - search the catalogue for books, newspapers, maps, audiovisual material, music, works of art, photographs, and online databases.
	eBooks for kids Listen and watch ebooks online. Read a review, write a book report and play games.

More information

If you have an enquiry, you can contact us in any of the following ways:

Telephone + 61 7 3840 7810
Fax + 61 7 3840 7795
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For general enquiries:

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Last updated: 13th July 2009

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