Wendy P

Review of State Library of Queensland

A great space in Brisbane to study or just enjoy s...

A great space in Brisbane to study or just enjoy some quiet time by yourself.

Firstly, the building itself is an architectural marvel and there is so much beauty in the high ceilings, the study nooks, the red box, the furniture, the exposed walls, the Terrace Room etc.

Secondly, it's a great place to study, really easy to get to and has a nice little cafe downstairs if you get peckish. Well-lit with many accessible powerpoints. Only downside is that every man and his dog also knows it's a great place to study so the place is usually packed.

I also really like the children's area which is exquisitely decorated to suit different themes every few months and the gift shop (quality stationery items, here). The exhibits in the library itself are always worth a peek as a study break, and there is this shelf at the back left of the library on Level 2 that is devoted to vintage children's books, which is always a treat.