Many reasons to visit the new State Library 
The new State Library of Queensland offers a brand new visitor experience in Brisbane’s premier cultural and entertainment precinct, South Bank [new window http://www.visitsouthbank.com.au/].
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
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Fun at the State Library Find out what's on at the State Library for children and families. |
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The Corner Enjoy a wonderful journey of discovery for children U8. |
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Yoga and Rhyme Time Drop in to the Corner from 10.30am - 12.30am daily for creative activities with artists from Backbone Youth Arts |
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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. |
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Take a building tour |
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eBooks for kids |
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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. |
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Freestyle Books This stunning exhibition of sixty artists' books, selected from the Australian Library of Art's extraordinary collection, showcases the artists' unique interpretations and creative expressions. |
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"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. |
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Talks Delve deeper into our collections with a range of talks hosted by curators, artists, specialised librarians and prominent experts. |
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Heritage Collections Explore Queensland’s heritage through our treasured collections, exhibitions and displays. |
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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. |
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Australian Library of Art Be engrossed by our captivating collection of visual arts resources including painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic arts, decorative arts, and photography. |
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Reference Collections Over 500,000 books available for reference and research. |
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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
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Take a building tour |
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Talks |
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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. |
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Australian Library of Art Be engrossed by our captivating collection of visual arts resources including painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic arts, decorative arts, and photography. |
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Relax in the Infozone and view the multimedia wall display A collaborative media installation following the great Australian tradition of storytelling to interpret a sense of Australian identity. |
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Access the internet Log on and surf the net at one of our public access computer terminals. |
Virtual visitors
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Virtual exhibitions Take a virtual tour through our extensive online exhibitions documenting state and national history. |
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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. |
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Online databases |
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Picture Queensland Through images, delve into the stories of Queensland, its people and places, past and present. |
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Manuscripts Queensland |
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Music Queensland Turn the digital pages and listen to the sounds of Queensland music online. |
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Johnstone Gallery Archive |
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Search the catalogue |
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eBooks for kids |
More information
If you have an enquiry, you can contact us in any of the following ways:
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Telephone + 61 7 3840 7810
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Fax + 61 7 3840 7795
For general enquiries:
- Ask at your local Queensland public library
- Other libraries [new window http://www.nla.gov.au/libraries]
Last updated: 3rd July 2008
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