The best libraries to work and study in Brisbane
The 10 libraries in Brisbane best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by State Library of Queensland, Walter Harrison Law Library and The Edge.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01State Library of Queensland
libraryCultural Centre Tunnel, South BankWi‑FiPowerWork 100
State Library of Queensland is the state public reference and research library of Queensland, Australia, operated by the state government. The Library is governed by the Library Board of Queensland, which draws its powers from the Libraries Act 1988.
The state library at Southbank and the Brisbane city library have some amazing spaces to work. Incredible views and lots of spaces to charge up devices etc.
r/brisbaneOctober 2022 02Walter Harrison Law Library
libraryUniversity Drive, St LuciaWi‑FiWork 100
Alumni, Community members and visitors can access the Walter Harrison Law Library from 7am – 10pm during Mondays to Fridays and 7am – 6pm during weekends, excluding public holidays. With Wi-Fi, research resources, ample study spaces and computers, the space has everything you need for a successful study session.
The University of QueenslandAugust 2026 04Arana Hills Library
library63 Cobbity CresWi‑FiWork 100
05Ashgrove Library
library87 Amarina AveWi‑FiWork 100
06Nundah Library
libraryPrimrose Lane, NundahWi‑FiWork 100
08Annerley Library
library450 Ipswich RdWi‑FiWork 100
09Brisbane Square Library
library266 George StWi‑FiWork 100
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