SLQ

The State Library of Queensland (SLQ) is a public library and cultural institution in Brisbane, Australia. It serves as a repository for Queensland’s documentary heritage and provides a public space for study, learning, and community engagement. The SLQ is part of the Queensland Government’s public library system and is located in the Cultural Centre precinct at South Bank, near the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Gallery of Modern Art.

Collections and access: The library holds extensive Queensland-focused collections, including books, government and legal records, newspapers, maps, photographs, manuscripts, oral histories, and digital resources. It offers reference and research services, reading rooms, and online access to catalogs and databases. Much of its material has been digitized and is available online through its portals and national digitization initiatives.

Programs and facilities: The SLQ hosts exhibitions, author talks, workshops, and education programs for schools and the general public. It provides spaces for events and study, including The Edge, a learning and maker space that supports digital creativity and collaboration, as well as meeting rooms and public reading areas.

Access: General entry is free, with additional borrowing rights and services available to library members.

History: The library traces its origins to the 19th century as the Public Library of Queensland. A major redevelopment in the 2010s refreshed facilities, with parts of the library reopening as part of the Cultural Centre renewal in 2016.