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Visit a lounge, use the Wi-Fi or attend an event at Brisbane Square Library. Book a meeting or study room.

Contact details and opening hours

266 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 07 3403 4166

Monday: 9am–6pm

Tuesday: 9am–6pm

Wednesday: 9am–6pm

Thursday: 9am–6pm 

Friday: 9am–7pm

Saturday: 9am–4pm

Sunday: 10am–3pm

Closed on public holidays 

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Library events and programs

Facilities and features

Available

After hours returns

Available

Books

Available

Baby change facility

Available

Breastfeeding friendly

Available

CDs and DVDs

Available

Central Business Centre

Available

Children's lounge

Available

City Zoo

Available

Community languages collections

Available

Customer service counter

Available

Development lounge

Available

Digital resources

Available

e-books

Available

Hearing loop in meeing room

Available

Information services

Available

Internet lounge

Available

Large print collection

Available

Learning lounge

Available

Literature lounge

Available

Magazine lounge

Available

Magazines

Available

Meeting rooms

Available

Mobility device recharge station

Available

News lounge

Available

Newspapers

Available

Photocopier

Available

Printing

Available

Quiet area

Available

Reference collection

Available

Reference services

Available

Scanner

Available

Sound and vision lounge

Available

Study rooms

Available

Wheelchair accessible

Available

Wi-Fi

Learn more about library facilities 

Meeting rooms

Community meeting room

Opening hours 9am–9pm, Monday to Sunday
Capacity 50 people
Cost

Community use
(not-for-profit or charities)
Free

Community use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $44.25
Half-day or evening: $111.75
Full day: $222

Business use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $90.05

Note:

  • All prices include GST.
  • You may be charged extra cleaning, security or staffing fees.

Features

  • Chairs
  • Data projector
  • Electronic whiteboard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fridge and dishwasher (glasses, cups, saucers and teaspoons provided)
  • iPad connectivity (iPad to VGA adaptor cable)
  • Kitchenette with chilled or boiling water on tap
  • Laptop connectivity to data projector (laptop not provided)
  • Lectern
  • MacBook connectivity (mini display port to VGA adaptor cable)
  • Public access PC connected to data projector (available for library members)
  • Sink
  • Tables (lockable wheels)
  • TV/DVD player
  • TV/DVD/BluRay/CD functionality
  • Wireless microphones

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets

Important things to know

  • Study rooms can be booked for a maximum of 2 hours per day.
  • Power points available.
  • iPad and Mac connectivity is subject to availability.

Tiered theatrette

Opening hours 9am–9pm, Monday to Sunday
Capacity 40 people
Cost

Community use
(not-for-profit or charities)
Free

Community use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $44.25
Half-day or evening: $111.75
Full day: $222

Business use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $90.05

Note:

  • All prices include GST.
  • You may be charged extra cleaning, security or staffing fees.

Features

  • Chairs
  • Data projector
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • iPad connectivity (iPad to VGA adaptor cable)
  • Laptop connectivity to data projector (laptop not provided)
  • Lectern
  • MacBook connectivity (mini display port to VGA adaptor cable)
  • Public access PC connected to data projector (available for library members)
  • Tables (lockable wheels)
  • TV/DVD player
  • TV/DVD/BluRay/CD functionality

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets

Important things to know

  • Study rooms can be booked for a maximum of 2 hours per day.
  • Power points and whiteboard available. 
  • iPad and Mac connectivity is subject to availability.

The End Room

Opening hours

9am–5.45pm, Monday to Thursday

9am–6.45pm, Friday

9am–3.45pm, Saturday

10am–2.45pm, Sunday
Capacity 150 people
Cost

Community use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $181.45
Half-day or evening: $698.10
Full day: $1,256.60

Business use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $181.45
Half-day or evening: $698.10
Full day: $1,256.60

Note:

  • All prices include GST.
  • You may be charged extra cleaning, security or staffing fees.

Features

  • Chairs
  • Data projector
  • Electronic whiteboard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fridge and dishwasher (glasses, cups, saucers and teaspoons provided)
  • iPad connectivity (iPad to VGA adaptor cable)
  • Kitchenette with chilled or boiling water on tap
  • Laptop connectivity to data projector (laptop not provided)
  • Lectern
  • MacBook connectivity (mini display port to VGA adaptor cable)
  • Public access PC connected to data projector (available for library members)
  • Sink
  • Tables (lockable wheels)
  • TV/DVD player
  • TV/DVD/BluRay/CD functionality
  • Wireless microphones

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets

Important things to know

  • Study rooms can be booked for a maximum of 2 hours per day.
  • Power points available. 
  • iPad and Mac connectivity is subject to availability.

Study rooms (Level 1)

Opening hours

9am–5.45pm, Monday to Thursday

9am–6.45pm, Friday

9am–3.45pm, Saturday

10am–2.45pm, Sunday
Capacity 4 people
Cost

N/A

Features

  • Chairs
  • Data projector
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • iPad connectivity (iPad to VGA adaptor cable)
  • Laptop connectivity to data projector (laptop not provided)
  • MacBook connectivity (mini display port to VGA adaptor cable)

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets

Important things to know

  • Study rooms can be booked for a maximum of 2 hours per day.
  • Power points available. 
  • iPad and Mac connectivity is subject to availability.

Study rooms (Level 2)

Opening hours

9am–5.45pm, Monday to Thursday

9am–6.45pm, Friday

9am–3.45pm, Saturday

10am–2.45pm, Sunday
Capacity 2 people
Cost

N/A

Features

  • Chairs
  • Data projector
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • iPad connectivity (iPad to VGA adaptor cable)
  • Laptop connectivity to data projector (laptop not provided)
  • MacBook connectivity (mini display port to VGA adaptor cable)

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets

Important things to know

  • Study rooms can be booked for a maximum of 2 hours per day.
  • Power points available. 
  • iPad and Mac connectivity is subject to availability.

Library meeting room 1.3

Opening hours

9am–5.45pm, Monday to Thursday

9am–6.45pm, Friday

9am–3.45pm, Saturday

10am–2.45pm, Sunday
Capacity 8 people
Cost

Community use
(not-for-profit or charities)
Free

Community use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $15.60
Half-day or evening: $33.95
Full day: $67.25

Business use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $34.95

Note:

  • All prices include GST.
  • You may be charged extra cleaning, security or staffing fees.

Features

  • Chairs
  • Tables (lockable wheels)

Library meeting room 1.6

Opening hours

9am–5.45pm, Monday to Thursday

9am–6.45pm, Friday

9am–3.45pm, Saturday

10am–2.45pm, Sunday
Capacity 6 people
Cost

Community use
(not-for-profit or charities)
Free

Community use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $15.60
Half-day or evening: $33.95
Full day: $67.25

Business use
(commercial)
Hourly rate: $34.95

Note:

  • All prices include GST.
  • You may be charged extra cleaning, security or staffing fees.

Features

  • Chairs
  • Tables (lockable wheels)

How to book a meeting room

To book a meeting room:

Location and parking

266 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4000

Get directions

Where to park

There’s no car park at the library. 

Public transport options are available nearby, including bus and train services.