State Library Of Queensland

Discover a whole world of information hiding behind book covers, lurking in the depths of the internet and waiting patiently within collated collections at the State Library of Queensland. An award-winning building, the library is full of quiet spaces for reflection, as well as busy places to re-energise your thinking. 

Visit the library for intriguing exhibitions, activities to keep young and old minds stimulated, and an extensive collection of research resources. Research Queensland’s history and culture at the John Oxley Library and learn more about your roots in the family history section. You can also flick through magazines and design books at the Asia Pacific Design library, and learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures at kuril dhagun Indigenous Knowledge Centre. 

The Library Shop offers an unmatched collection of books by and about Queenslanders and Queensland, alongside the latest literary gems. Ponder the pages of your new tome over a coffee at the library’s resident cafe.