Toowong Municipal Library Building, Brisbane

Name: Toowong Municipal Library Building
Address: Brisbane, Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3403 2590

#647 among attractions in Brisbane

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The Toowong Municipal Library Building is heritage-listed former public library at 579–583 Coronation Drive, Toowong, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by James Birrell and built in 1961 by Stuart Brothers. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 28 August 1998. In 2001, the library moved to Toowong Village Shopping Centre and the original building has been used as business premises. ()

Built: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 27°29'7"S, 152°59'35"E

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ToowongBrisbane Australia

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+61 7 3403 2590

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Toowong Municipal Library Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toowong Village, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Toowong Cemetery, Richard Randall Art Studio.

~180 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Toowong Village, Brisbane
1 min walk • Toowong Village is a prominent shopping centre located in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, offering a dynamic mix of retail, dining, and service options. Established as a key destination for both locals and visitors, Toowong Village caters to a wide range of shopping...
1.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Brisbane
41 min walk • Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is a premier retail destination nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Australia. This expansive shopping haven is the largest centre in the western suburbs of Brisbane, boasting a comprehensive mix of over 360 stores that cater to a wide range...
1 miNW
Cemetery
Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane
25 min walk • Toowong Cemetery, located in the city of Brisbane, Australia, is a significant heritage site that intertwines the city's history with the tranquility of a traditional Victorian-era garden cemetery. Established in 1875, it spans over 44 hectares and is the largest...
1.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Richard Randall Art Studio, Brisbane
30 min walk • Richard Randall Art Studio is a heritage-listed studio at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built in c.1900. It is also known as Richard Randall's Studio. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
~430 ftSW
Nightlife
Royal Exchange Hotel, Brisbane
3 min walk • The Royal Exchange Hotel is a heritage-listed hotel located at 10 High Street, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Royal Exchange Hotel is a popular with local office workers and also University of Queensland students due to its proximity to the university.
0.8 miNE
Park, Flea market, Shopping
Davies Park Market, Brisbane
22 min walk • Davies Park is a sporting venue in the suburb of West End in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located at the corner of Jane St, Montague Road & Riverside Drive, West End.
~1260 ftSW
Church
St Thomas' Anglican Church, Brisbane
7 min walk • St Thomas' Anglican Church is a heritage-listed church at 69 High Street, Toowong, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Francis Drummond Greville Stanley and built in 1877 by Henry Pears.
0.7 miNE
Tower, Historical place, Park
Gas Stripping Tower, Brisbane
19 min walk • The Gas Stripping Tower is a heritage-listed tower at 277 Montague Road, West End, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Robert Dempster & Sons Ltd and built in 1912. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
1.1 miE
Bridge
Dornoch Terrace Bridge, Brisbane
29 min walk • Dornoch Terrace Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Dornoch Terrace, West End, Queensland, Australia. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 1 October 2007.
1 miN
Area
Auchenflower, Brisbane
25 min walk • Auchenflower is an inner suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Auchenflower had a population of 5,870 people. Torwood is a neighbourhood within Auchenflower.
0.5 miNE
Park
Moorlands, Brisbane
13 min walk • Moorlands is a heritage-listed villa at 451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Richard Gailey and was built c. 1892 by contractor Arthur Smith. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 August 1992.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Toowong Municipal Library Building?

Nearby attractions include St Thomas' Anglican Church, Brisbane (7 min walk), Toowong, Brisbane (7 min walk), St Ignatius Loyola Church, Brisbane (10 min walk), Mount St Mary's Convent, Brisbane (11 min walk).

How to get to Toowong Municipal Library Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Toowong Municipal Library Building:

Train

Toowong (1 min walk)
Auchenflower (18 min walk)

Bus

High St at Toowong Village, stop 23 • Lines: 470 (2 min walk)
Sherwood Road at Jephson Street stop 15/22 • Lines: 470 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Regatta Ferry Terminal • Lines: Uqsl-1410 (8 min walk)
West End Ferry Terminal • Lines: Uqsl-1410 (19 min walk)