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Elanora Library has fresh new look

We’re excited to welcome you back to the newly refreshed Elanora Library. Enjoy a modern, user-friendly space featuring a new layout with more seating, a cosy reading lounge, expanded kids’ area, and Tap & Go payment for printing and photocopying.

You’ll also notice a new way to browse, thanks to the introduction of genrefication in our adult fiction, adult non-fiction, and junior non-fiction collections. This means books are now grouped by genre or subject, making it easier to find titles that match your interests and encouraging exploration of new topics and authors.

Join us on Friday 16 May for the official re-opening of Elanora Library! Celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music from Elanora State High School students, morning tea, Baby Rhyme Time and a variety of free activities for kids.

Public holiday closures

All Gold Coast Libraries will be closed for the following public holidays:

  • Easter long weekend – Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2025
  • ANZAC Day – Friday 25 April 2025
  • Labour Day – Monday 6 May 2025

Temporary closure of Runaway Bay Library

Runaway Bay Library will be closing temporarily for urgent building maintenance from Saturday 26 April to Sunday 18 May. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Monday 19 May.

During the closure, we’re excited to bring you a pop-up library service inside Runaway Bay Shopping Centre. The pop-up library will be located opposite the Sovereign Medical Centre (near Big W) and will be open for customers from Monday 28 April to Saturday 17 May.

Pop-up library hours:

  • Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
  • Saturday, 9am to 1pm.

At the pop-up library you will be able to:

  • pick up holds and return items
  • read daily newspapers
  • and browse or borrow a selection of Hot Reads, magazines, and picture books.

While our regular programs won’t be running during the closure, we’re pleased to offer Storytime sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am in the pop-up library.

If you require access to a wider range of services during the closure, check out our library locations for your nearest or most convenient alternative.

Gold Coast Libraries app

You can now download our new library app to explore and borrow from nearly a million items across our entire collection – books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, and more.

Use the app to find your nearest library or self-serve kiosk, check opening hours, manage holds, renew loans and store your digital library card. Download today on Apple or Android.

Library opening hours

Library MON - WED THU FRI Sat Sun
Robina 8.30am – 5pm 8.30am – 7pm 8.30am – 5pm 9am – 4pm 9am – 4pm
Southport 8.30am – 6pm 8.30am – 7pm 8.30am – 6pm 9am – 4pm 9am – 4pm
Broadbeach, Elanora, Helensvale, Upper Coomera 8:30am – 5pm 8:30am – 7pm 8:30am – 5pm 9am – 4pm Closed
Burleigh Waters, Burleigh Heads, Nerang, Runaway Bay 8:30am – 5pm 8:30am – 7pm 8:30am – 5pm 9am – 1pm Closed
Coolangatta 8:30am – 5pm 8:30am – 7pm 8:30am – 5pm Closed Closed
Ormeau Community Lounge and Library 9am – 5pm 9am – 5pm 9am – 5pm 9am – 1pm Closed

We are offering a great range of programs on Thursday evenings. Check our What's On calendar for more information.

Visit our libraries page for more information on our library locations and services.

Need help?

Our customer service team is here to help you.

Contact us by phone 07 5667 5940 or email CityLibraries@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

See our FAQs for further information.

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