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

Library catalogue

  • browse eLibCat - Council's library catalogue
  • reserve a library computer
  • search information databases
  • search language collections
Locations and opening hours

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.

Joining the library

Joining the library

Find out how to join the library, as well as information on borrowing and returning items and fees and charges.

Renewing your library book

Learn how to renew library items in person, over the phone or through eLibCat.

Library services and facilities

Library facilities and services

Find out about free internet access and computer and internet training, as well as hiring library meetings rooms and more.

Book clubs

Join an existing library book club or start your own group.
What's on at the library

What's on at the library

Council libraries host a variety of events, training and workshops.

Library collections and reference services

Council libraries offer a wide range of research and reference services and materials.

ibrary

ibrary is Council's libraries' website for high school students.  Connect with peers to discuss school, study and interests.

One Book Many Brisbanes

The winning authors for the sixth edition of the One Book Many Brisbanes anthology have been announced.

Mobile library services

Find the date, time and location of the mobile library services in your area.

Brisbane City Archives

Find out the opening hours and which records are held by Archives and the Brisbane City Council libraries.

Hiring library meeting rooms

There are different types of library meeting rooms available around Brisbane. Find out the charges and how to hire them.

Lost property

If you have lost money or property in a Brisbane City Council library, find out what to do.

Email a question

Send a reference question to a Council librarian. We'll usually answer within 48 hours.