Services in the community

Library outreach

Books Set Free

Books Set Free

Books Set Free gives library books from our collection a second life. We donate them to Gold Coast based community organisations and groups as well as Queensland government agencies that support projects or services for disadvantaged people.

Submit your application online or visit your local library for more information.

Outreach services

Wherever you are in our city, we aim to make it easy for you to access our library services. Along with our network of amazing libraries and our eLibrary, available 24/7, we also offer a range of other services in the community:

  • Library kiosks
  • Mobile Library
  • Home library service
  • Little Libraries

Explore the pages in this section to discover how we're reaching out to our library members, from the coast to the hinterland.

Check out our Mobile Library for more services across the Gold Coast.

If you have any questions about any of our outreach services, please contact us.

Library kiosks

A library kiosk and book return

Our library kiosks provide a quick and convenient on-demand service, so you don't always need to visit a library to borrow a book. The latest and most popular top reads can now be accessed from even more locations across the city, and it's all free with your library membership.

How to use library kiosks

Borrowing books has never been easier! Follow these easy steps:

  1. Scan your library card to start.
  2. The door will open for you.
  3. Browse and select your items.
  4. Push the green button to close the door.
  5. Items selected will be checked out to your account.
  6. When finished with your books, return to your most convenient kiosk or library location.

The range will be regularly refreshed, so you'll always have a great selection of new and popular books to choose from.

See our helpful FAQs for further advice.

Library kiosk locations

See our current kiosk locations, opening hours and details:

Home library service

A book open on a senior's lap

Our free Home Library Service is available for Gold Coast residents who are unable to visit a library due to disability or chronic illness, and who do not have anyone who can visit on their behalf.

It's a great way to continue accessing amazing books from the library.

Our library team assist with selection of reading material, including large print books, audio books, DVDs and magazines, based on the customer’s interests and preferences. Items are delivered and collected each month.

Get in touch

Eligibility criteria applies. To find out more and discuss suitability, please contact us on 07 5667 5940 or askalibrarian@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Little Libraries

Our Little Libraries bring books to local communities where the nearest library is some distance away. They’re installed at Council parks or facilities and are accessible 24/7. We stock our Little Libraries monthly with Books Set Free items, which gives library books from our collection a second life.

Members of the community are encouraged to keep books, share with others or return pre-loved books to the Little Libraries which results in a range of books being available.

If you think your community could use a Little Library, submit a request.

Locations

Find your nearest Little Library from our growing list of locations below.

SUBURB ADDRESS
Ashmore Bosun Park
53 Bosun Parade
Benowa Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
320 Ashmore Road
Last car park opposite play area
 Coombabah Grassy Park
46 Hansford Road
Left hand side of park sign
 Coomera O'Reilly/Levi Park Coomera
74 Amity Road
In front of playground equipment
Currumbin Waters Currumbin Waters Park
Opposite 18 Keegan Circuit
Florida Gardens Corner of Naranga and Allambi Avenues
Broadbeach Waters
Jacobs Well Jacobs Well Community Centre
27 Bay Drive
Labrador Norm Rix Recreation Park
119 Government Road
Right hand side of playground
Miami Miami Aquatic Centre
80 Pacific Avenue
Ormeau Hills Peachey Community Gardens
Peachey Road
Pacific Pines Pacific Pines Central Park
149 Pacific Pines Boulevard
Palm Beach Palm Beach Parklands
945 Gold Coast Highway
Robina Robina Hospital
2 Bayberry Lane
Public outdoor area between C and D blocks
Springbrook Springbrook Community Hall
3/11 Carricks Road
Tallebudgera Tallebudgera Old Post Office
17 Trees Road
Varsity Lakes Varsity Veggies Community Garden
Mattocks Road