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Asia Pacific Design Library
A 21st century library advocating for innovation, experimentation and play through design in the Asia Pacific.
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Australian Library of Art Showcase, level 4
Australian Library of Art showcase
Explore rare items complemented by temporary themed displays curated from State Library collections.
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The Bink coffee shop inside the Edge.
The Brink
Running out of creative energy? Head over to The Brink cafe, located on level 1 of The Edge.
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The Corner
A creative space especially for children under 8 and their families.
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The Edge
The Edge is your home for creativity, ideas and experimentation. Visit our hub at State Library Queensland to access cutting-edge facilities, workshops, meetups, and exhibitions. What will you make at The Edge? Keep in touch, sign up for our eNews and be the first to know about upcoming events and opportunities.
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Woman logging into a State Library computer in the Infozone.
Infozone
Free access computers, printing facilities, Wi-Fi and phone charging stations.
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Two visitors in the John Oxley Library. One visitor reads a book on a couch while the other is using a laptop.
John Oxley Library
A place for quiet study and research using original materials such as diaries, manuscripts, artworks and maps.
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Visitors chatting and eating while gathered around a lit fire in the Talking Circle.
kuril dhagun
A welcoming and respectful place for First Nations communities to meet, gather, and celebrate.
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Woman with two young children with hot chocolates at the Library Cafe.
The Library Café
Visit our friendly team and select from a range of coffee, tea, alcoholic drinks, sandwiches, hot food, and snacks.
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Four visitors perusing books at the Library Shop.
Library Shop
The Library Shop is home to a wonderful selection of Queensland's best established and emerging authors.
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State Reference Library
Access computers, borrow books and print. You can also find family history information, music, films and a quiet place to study.
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Visitors looking at a collection item in the Talbot Family Treasures Wall.
Talbot Family Treasures Wall
Discover a changing selection of items from State Library’s heritage collections.
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Anzac Square
Discover the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries curated by the State Library of Queensland.
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