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State Library of Queensland

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    Diana B.
    "Make sure you bring headphones too much noise"(3 Tips)
    Warren C.
    "Relax in the cafe / bookshop with a coffee and use the free WiFi"(11 Tips)
    Sansia
    "just go to upper level if you need a quieter place to study."(4 Tips)
    Rachel E.
    "your coffee..."(3 Tips)
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  • Kat M.heart icon on user image
    Kat McArtJune 12, 2016
    A very cool place to study, read, and sit by the river free of charge
  • 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 .
    Excellent library, just don't get lost. adjacent to the museum as well. just keep the noise down.
  • 陳玟成 Edwin D.heart icon on user image
    陳玟成 Edwin DingDecember 13, 2014
    State of the art library facilities...very impressive !!!
  • Suzanne J.
    Suzanne JonesJune 10, 2014
    Wi-fi without limits...(well I haven't found a limit so far!) comfy & access to coffee & power sockets = awesome
  • Vincent F.
    Vincent FerrerAugust 28, 2012
    Free wifi faster than the Square Library's one. Quiet and spacious place to study or read.
  • Kate D.
    Kate DuffySeptember 5, 2013
    Great spot to chill outside and get some work done accessing the library's free wi-fi.
  • Logan J.
    Logan JonesFebruary 23, 2013
    Free wifi and outdoor balcony with outlets and a view of the river.
  • OurOyster T.
    OurOyster TravelFebruary 10, 2013
    Free wifi! Go up to the 2nd or 3rd floor for a quieter workspace
  • Logan J.
    Logan JonesApril 5, 2013
    Their wifi speed I faster than other free wifi spots. Better if you're downloading/uploading large files.
  • Pura V.
    Pura VidaMay 26, 2010
    two outdoor powerpoints for 24hr use of free wifi, one at front nook facing the road, other on LH side of building.Bring a powerbar to share with others!Br
  • Elliott B.
    Elliott BledsoeJune 8, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    The vending machine on the car park level had the cheapest drinks around – $2.80 for a 600mL Coke!
  • Maureen A.
    Maureen ArthurSeptember 20, 2010
    As a family history nut, I LOVE this place. Go to the newspaper archive room & lose yourself for the whole day reading the old papers.
  • Sansiaheart icon on user image
    SansiaOctober 20, 2015
    just go to upper level if you need a quieter place to study.
  • eves
    evesMarch 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent place to study but beware the March of the High Schoolers which happens after 3:30pm
  • Waz J.
    Waz JenkinMarch 22, 2011
    excellent library, just don't get lost. adjacent to the museum as well. just keep the noise down
  • Daniel O.
    Daniel O'ConnorAugust 13, 2014
    Power, free wifi and couches
  • Sabina K.
    Sabina KathFebruary 8, 2012
    Free wi-fi.. You can find a power point outside the cafe when it is closed
  • Sansiaheart icon on user image
    SansiaOctober 20, 2015
    it's better to go to upper level if you need a quiet
  • Henry S.
    Henry StoneMarch 27, 2010
    Hit up some of the weird magazines on level 2 - 'Truck Life' is a PF, that stands for personal favourite suckas. BBC wildlife magazine is pretty cool too.
  • Sansiaheart icon on user image
    SansiaOctober 20, 2015
    it's better to go to upper lever if you need a quiter
  • Rachel E.
    Rachel EdwardsOctober 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the gingerbread men from Togninis with your coffee... Cute & delicious!
  • Linda P.
    Linda PittJanuary 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out all the exciting exhibitions on Levels 2 & 4! Something for everyone :)
  • Brady
    BradyNovember 7, 2010
    Don't bring a handbag and think you'll get in - they're terrified that a food terrorist will leave crumbs!
  • Anitaheart icon on user image
    AnitaMarch 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Bookcrossing book exchange in the InfoZone.
  • Carolina C.
    Carolina CubillosApril 26, 2012
    The view from the lounge is incredible!!
  • Diana B.
    Diana BriscoeMarch 18, 2012
    Make sure you bring headphones too much noise
  • Barry K.
    Barry KnobDecember 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Free wifi and air conditioning
  • Becca C.
    Becca ChangNovember 5, 2012
    Free WiFi. That is all.
  • Lottie
    LottieOctober 7, 2011
    Working on one of my many assignments
  • Warren C.
    Warren CheethamNovember 27, 2009
    Relax in the cafe / bookshop with a coffee and use the free WiFi
  • Aus Cafe Lover
    Aus Cafe LoverMarch 23, 2013
    The cafe is so overpriced!
  • Mary K.
    Mary KajewskiDecember 10, 2009
    Behind the Lines: The year's best cartoons 2008 - a new exhibition at slq 21 Nov 09 – 14 Feb 10. Entry is free.
  • 13 LIMO
    13 LIMOMay 16, 2011
    Look out for the ideasfestival.com.au (via Scoville) Read more
  • Wim B.
    Wim BervoetsSeptember 16, 2011
    Free Wi-Fi !
  • Тониканаheart icon on user image
    ТониканаOctober 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Wi fi is very slow :(
  • Mark
    MarkNovember 22, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Sit outside and use the free wireless net.
  • Beck W.
    Beck WaiteFebruary 11, 2010
    If you're interested in Digital Culture, pop over to The Edge, SLQ's youth centre
  • Rowan B.
    Rowan BarberMay 21, 2011
    attending the ideas festival
  • Mary K.
    Mary KajewskiDecember 10, 2009
    slq has again been decorated with glowing copper Christmas beetles to celebrate xmas.
  • cyprien
    cyprienNovember 23, 2009
    if you have toddlers go to "The Corner"
  • KING M.
    KING MINGJune 14, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Free wifi - yay!
  • Nick D.
    Nick DreweFebruary 6, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The Free wifi here is usually slow to the point of uselessness. I wouldn't bother unless it's urgent.
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