Libraries
Brisbane City Council's libraries are vibrant, busy places that help thousands of people find all sorts of information. Find out about library opening hours and locations, facilities, membership, events and much more. All Council libraries are open on Saturdays.
Library catalogue
- browse eLibCat - Council's library catalogue
- reserve a library computer
- search information databases
- search language collections
Locations and opening hours
Find your closest library, including information on opening hours. Also find the date, time and location of mobile library services in your area.
Renewing your library book
Learn how to renew library items in person, over the phone or through eLibCat.
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Joining the library
Find out how to join the library, as well as information on borrowing and returning items and fees and charges.
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Book clubs
Join an existing book club or start your own group. Enter our competition to have a well-known author host your next book club meeting.
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Gold Star Reading Club
Find out about the exciting 2013 program, commencing in Council libraries on Saturday 4 May.
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Library facilities and services
Find out about free internet access and computer and internet training, as well as hiring library meetings rooms and more.
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Library collections and reference services
Council libraries offer a wide range of research and reference services and materials.
Computer and internet courses
Find out about free computer and internet courses at Council libraries.
Brisbane Square Library
Find out about opening times and what's on at the Brisbane Square Library.
Subscribe to the Brisbane Libraries e-newsletter
Find out what's happening in Council libraries by subscribing to the Brisbane Libraries e-newsletter
Email a question
Send a reference question to a Council librarian. We'll usually answer within 48 hours.
Hiring library meeting rooms
There are different types of library meeting rooms available around Brisbane. Find out the charges and how to hire them.
Brisbane City Archives
Find out the opening hours and which records are held by Archives and the Brisbane City Council libraries.
One Book Many Brisbanes
The winning authors for the sixth edition of the One Book Many Brisbanes anthology have been announced.
Lost property
If you have lost money or property in a Brisbane City Council library, find out what to do.
Mobile library services
Find the date, time and location of the mobile library services in your area.






