The Edge Auditorium, State Library of Queensland
The largest of State Library’s auditoriums, this level, timber-floored venue is multifunctional with an open-plan design, high ceilings and the ability to have natural light and river views within the space if desired. Technical equipment, including lighting, sound, a large projector and screen are a permanent feature of this space, making it easy and time-efficient to use.
#Getting There
Parking
Parking is available under State Library and the Queensland Art Gallery, accessible via Stanley Place.
Taxi/Rideshare
Drop-off points are located on Stanley Place outside State Library.
Bus
State Library is a short walk from the Cultural Centre Busway Station in Melbourne Street (260 metres).
The South Brisbane Loop (Route 86), a new free bus service, travels in an anti-clockwise direction along Grey Street, Montague Road, Vulture Street and Tribune Street. The service operates every 10-15 minutes, 7 days a week between 10am and 11pm.
Train
The closest train station is the South Brisbane Station, located at the corner of Melbourne and Grey Streets (500 metres).
CityCat
The closest CityCat and City Ferry terminals are located at South Bank (800 metres) and North Quay (1 kilometre).
Riding Your Bike
Bicycle racks are located near reception on level 1. Please ensure you bring your bike lock to safely secure your bicycle during your visit to State Library.
#Accessibility
Venue Access
All entrances and areas in the State Library building at South Bank are wheelchair accessible. There are lifts operating from the car park to all levels of the building with spoken voice advising levels within the library and handrails. There is also raised tactile and braille signage at entrance of library and on all exterior and interior lifts, Auditorium 1 and 2 and The Edge.
Parking
Mobility car parking spaces are available under the State Library and the Queensland Art Gallery, accessible via Stanley Place. There are lifts operating from the car park to all levels of the building with spoken voice advising levels within the library and handrails.
Drop-off Locations
Drop-off points are located on Stanley Place outside State Library.
Accessible Toilets
There are accessible toilet facilities on each level with signage that includes raised tactile and braille signage. There is also a carers room with an accessible toilet, and baby change facilities located in Infozone.
Assisted Listening (hearing loop)
Hearing aid induction loop with personal assisted listening devices available in The Edge; devices are worn as an in-ear monitor or as a personal induction loop for those patrons utilising hearing aids. There is hearing loop signage in the form of the International Symbol for deafness in The Edge Auditorium.
Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs
Certified guide, hearing and assistance dogs, wearing their identity card on their coat or harness are welcomed in State Library.
Low counter height
There are wheelchair height reception and information desks in the venue. There are high desks for wheelchair access desks are located on levels 1-3 and The Edge.
Other info
Courtesy wheelchair and walker available on request for visitors with low mobility to access State Library events, exhibitions and resources.
#What's On
How to get there
The Edge Auditorium, State Library of Queensland
31 Cultural Centre Tunnel, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Getting there