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Services

• Free access to computers, internet and Wi-Fi
• Self-service facilities
• To find events happening in this space, visit our What’s On page

History

Babinda Library opened its doors to the public in 1955. It is the southern-most of Cairns Libraries' branches and is located in a heritage listed building on Munro Street.

In March 2000, the Babinda Library building was listed in the "Cultural Heritage Study Town of Babinda" document.

Many changes to the library have occurred over the years including upgrades to the building, grounds, fittings and the recent installation of solar panels.

Services

• Free access to computers, internet and Wi-Fi
• Self-service facilities
• Reference, Local history & Family history collections
• To find events happening in this space, visit our What’s On page
• Meeting rooms available for hire

History

The City Library is located in the Cairns CBD and has a rich history. The building, which is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register, was constructed in 1929 and served as Cairns City Council's Chambers until Council moved to new premises in 1998.

A special feature at the City Library is the Literary Trail, a display of public artworks completed in 1999 by local artists. Follow the Literary trail as you walk around the gardens of the library.

The City Library is also home to the Cairns' Sister Cities display which includes an interactive touchscreen or visit the Council website.

Services

• Free access to computers, internet and Wi-Fi
• Self-service facilities
• To find events happening in this space, visit our What’s On page

History

Earlville Library began as Woree Library which opened on 15 October 1983.

The library subsequently relocated to Earlville Shopping Town and it re-opened on 21 November 2003. It relocated within the same centre on 8 September 2008.

Services

• Free access to computers, internet and Wi-Fi
• Self-service facilities
• To find events happening in this space, visit our What’s On page

History

Edmonton Library began as a School of Arts and was officially opened on 30 November, 1975 within the Mulgrave Shire Council.

The library was upgraded with an official launch on 19th November 2004.

Services

• Free access to computers, internet and Wi-Fi
• Self-service facilities
• To find events happening in this space, visit our What’s On page
• Meeting room available for hire

History

The municipal library in Gordonvale was opened on February 19, 1954.  The library replaced the old School of Arts which was built in 1900 and consisted of two outdoor reading rooms, one for adults and one for children.

In 1996 a Council Customer Service Office and Councillor's office were added to the front of the library. The library was fully refurbished and upgraded in 2016/17.

Services

• Free access to computers, internet and Wi-Fi
• Self-service facilities
• To find events happening in this space, visit our What’s On page

History

Cairns City Council opened Manunda Library in January 1992. It was then located outside the Festival Faire Shopping Centre (now Raintrees). It was the first of our libraries to be located within a shopping centre.

In March 2008, it was expanded and relocated to inside Raintrees Shopping Centre.

Services

• Free access to computers, internet and Wi-Fi
• Self-services facilities
• To find events happening in this space, visit our What’s On page

History

This library was established in 1988 as the Mulgrave Shire Council Bicentennial Library. It was the library headquarters of the former Mulgrave Shire Council.

The library was fully renovated and upgraded in 2007/2008. The refurbished library was officially launched on 18 January 2008.

Services

• Free access to computers, internet and Wi-Fi
• Self-service facilities
• To find events happening in this space, visit our What’s On page

History

The original Stratford Library operated on the site of the current building from 1956 until 2008. The old library was demolished and construction of the new facility commenced in September 2008. The new library was officially opened by the Mayor of Cairns Regional Council, Councillor Val Schier on 17 April 2009.

The library features elements which have minimised the environmental footprint of the building. Public artworks have been incorporated into the design of the building. The distinctive gates were designed by a local artist.