Libraries
Brisbane City Council is dedicated to a liveable city, creating more leisure options and better facilities and venues for all ages to enjoy. Council libraries provide a wide range of services including book clubs, reading programs, computer training, events and workshops. Visit your local library to join, renew or borrow books, and use the many resources on offer.
Highlights
Library catalogue
Search for books, music, ebooks, magazines, movies and more. Databases, online encyclopaedias and dictionaries are also available through the catalogue.
Renewing your book
You can renew Council library items in person, over the phone, through the library catalogue (eLibCat) or the BNELibraries app.
Joining a library
Library membership is free to Council ratepayers and anyone who lives, works or studies in Brisbane.
What's on at our libraries
There are a huge range of activities, live streams, workshops and more on offer. See what's happening at a library near you.
Borrowing e-books
Library members can access digital content via the online library catalogue, eLibCat, to find e-books, audiobooks, digital magazines, music and digital films.
Facilities and services
You can do more than borrow books at Council libraries. Our libraries offer a variety of facilities and services, including free internet access, home library service and meeting room hire.
Pop-up Library
The Pop-up Library visits seven parks across Brisbane on a fortnightly schedule. During each of these visits, library staff host interactive First 5 Forever children’s storytime sessions.
Gold Star and Little Stars Reading Club
Children from all over Brisbane are invited to take part in reading programs at Council libraries this winter. From 1 May to 31 July 2021.
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