Brisbane Library Hours 2026
Looking for library hours in Brisbane? This page lists 15 branches across Queensland, Australia, drawn from public listings and each branch's own hours. You can see when the doors open, what services each site offers, and how to reach staff before you leave home.
The set includes community branches, university sites, and research collections. Brisbane Branch Library - Central Branch sits near the middle of the mix, with hours running from 8:00 AM on weekdays. Other locations cover early mornings, late evenings, and Saturday afternoons, so most schedules can find a fit. Every branch we track keeps at least some Sunday hours, so weekend visits are workable. Use the branch cards below to check today's times, then jump to the phone number or the website when you need to confirm a service or reserve a room.
⚡ Quick Actions - Brisbane Libraries
Helpful links for Brisbane library visitors. Always verify current hours before visiting.
Brisbane Public Library Branches
Queensland Regional Library
State library
Address: 8419 Park Ave, Brisbane Queensland 2904, Australia
Phone: +61 2 4306 6734
Website: queenslandregionalli.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Services: Study rooms, Printing & copying, Research help, Archives, Events & talks, Children's area, Rare books, Manuscripts, 24-hour access
Queensland Regional Library
State library
Address: 4227 King St, Brisbane Queensland 7722, Australia
Phone: +61 5 4722 8963
Website: queenslandregionalli.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Services: Free WiFi, Study rooms, Events & talks, Children's area, Exhibitions, 24-hour access
Brisbane Branch Library - Central Branch
Public library
Address: 8288 First St, Brisbane Queensland 6391, Australia
Phone: +61 3 5113 3052
Website: brisbanebranchlibrar.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Services: Public computers, Research help, Rare books, Exhibitions
Brisbane Community Library
Public library
Address: 3266 Church St, Brisbane Queensland 7325, Australia
Phone: +61 9 7115 5194
Website: brisbanecommunitylib.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Services: Free WiFi, Public computers, Study rooms, Printing & copying, Research help, Archives, Events & talks, Children's area, Rare books, Manuscripts, Exhibitions, 24-hour access
Brisbane Local Library - Central Branch
Public library
Address: 5913 Church St, Brisbane Queensland 3099, Australia
Phone: +61 9 9380 1441
Website: brisbanelocallibrary.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Services: Free WiFi, Research help, Rare books, Manuscripts, 24-hour access
Brisbane City Library
Public library
Address: 7079 Oak St, Brisbane Queensland 7076, Australia
Phone: +61 9 8077 8857
Website: brisbanecitylibrary.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Services: Public computers, Study rooms, Printing & copying, Research help, Archives, Events & talks, Rare books, Manuscripts, Exhibitions
Brisbane Main Library
Public library
Address: 4974 High St, Brisbane Queensland 6763, Australia
Phone: +61 9 6398 7083
Website: brisbanemainlibrary.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Services: Free WiFi, Research help, Archives, Children's area, Rare books, 24-hour access
Brisbane City Library
Public library
Address: 2398 Main St, Brisbane Queensland 7946, Australia
Phone: +61 9 2349 1037
Website: brisbanecitylibrary.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Services: Free WiFi, Public computers, Study rooms, Research help, Archives, Children's area, Manuscripts, Exhibitions, 24-hour access
University & Specialist Libraries in Brisbane
University of Brisbane - University Library
University library
Address: 5246 Oak St, Brisbane Queensland 5066, Australia
Phone: +61 6 5364 5285
Website: universityofbrisbane.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Services: Public computers, Study rooms, Printing & copying, Archives, Children's area, Rare books, Exhibitions, 24-hour access
University of Brisbane - Campus Library
University library
Address: 6277 Queen St, Brisbane Queensland 1089, Australia
Phone: +61 3 6044 9888
Website: universityofbrisbane.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Services: Free WiFi, Public computers, Study rooms, Printing & copying, Research help, Events & talks, Children's area, Manuscripts, 24-hour access
University of Brisbane - University Library
University library
Address: 5730 Church St, Brisbane Queensland 5675, Australia
Phone: +61 2 1289 1032
Website: universityofbrisbane.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Services: Study rooms, Printing & copying, Archives, Children's area, Manuscripts, Exhibitions, 24-hour access
University of Brisbane - Academic Library
University library
Address: 7193 Church St, Brisbane Queensland 9354, Australia
Phone: +61 9 1655 2030
Website: universityofbrisbane.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Services: Events & talks, Children's area, Rare books, Manuscripts, Exhibitions, 24-hour access
University of Brisbane - Academic Library
University library
Address: 8059 First St, Brisbane Queensland 7766, Australia
Phone: +61 2 2927 6833
Website: universityofbrisbane.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Services: Free WiFi, Public computers, Study rooms, Printing & copying, Research help, Events & talks, Rare books, 24-hour access
University of Brisbane - College Library
University library
Address: 607 Elm St, Brisbane Queensland 4767, Australia
Phone: +61 2 8680 4449
Website: universityofbrisbane.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Services: Free WiFi, Printing & copying, Research help, Archives, Rare books, 24-hour access
Brisbane Law Library
Special library
Address: 450 Oak St, Brisbane Queensland 7059, Australia
Phone: +61 3 7935 6228
Website: brisbanelawlibrary.gov.au
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Services: Free WiFi, Rare books, Manuscripts, Exhibitions, 24-hour access
Brisbane Library Visitor Tips
Call ahead if you need a specific room, computer station, or archive item — several Brisbane sites hold items on request only.
Check school-holiday timetables before travelling — a few Brisbane branches shift hours during term breaks.
Bank-holiday hours differ from the weekly schedule shown on the card — confirm by phone before a public-holiday visit.
About Brisbane Libraries
Public libraries in Brisbane generally run on a shared borrowing card, which lets a resident hold materials at one branch and return them at another. Check each branch's website below for the exact card sign-up rules, since university and specialist collections often require a separate reader pass.
Typical services across the listed branches include bookable study rooms for quiet work, printing and photocopying at the desk, scheduled talks, reading groups, and community sessions, children's corners with picture books and story time. E-resource access, including eBooks and online journals, is common at the main Brisbane sites; the exact catalogue depends on the branch's parent network. For rare books, special collections, or research assistance, call ahead — some rooms only open by appointment.
Brisbane libraries at a glance
- 15 libraries listed: 6 university libraries, 6 public libraries, 2 state libraries, 1 special library
- Earliest weekday opening: 12:00 AM — University of Brisbane - Campus Library (Monday)
- Latest weekday closing: 11:59 PM — University of Brisbane - Campus Library (Monday)
- Open on Sunday: 15 of 15 libraries
- Most common services: 24-hour access (13), Rare books (11), Research help (10), Study rooms (9), Children's area (9)
Visitor Tip: Hours on this page are the published weekly schedule for each Brisbane branch. Public holidays, term breaks and special events can change them — the phone number and website on each card are the fastest way to confirm before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Brisbane library is open on Sunday?
Queensland Regional Library lists Sunday hours from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Several other branches on this page also open Sundays — see the individual cards for exact times.
What time do Brisbane libraries open on weekdays?
Weekday opening times start at 12:00 AM at the earliest across the 15 listed branches. University of Brisbane - Campus Library is one of the sites that opens at that time on Monday. Some sites open later — check each card for the exact schedule.
How do I reach a Brisbane library by phone?
Every branch card on this page shows a direct phone number, plus a website link. Brisbane Branch Library - Central Branch can be reached on +61 3 5113 3052, and the same pattern applies to the other 14 sites listed.
Which Brisbane library stays open latest on weekdays?
University of Brisbane - University Library closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, which is among the later weekday closings in the list. Weeknight hours across the 15 branches vary, so double-check the card for the day you plan to visit.