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The Edge

The Edge is live and digital. It is State Library’s space for creativity, ideas, and experimentation.

We are the home of Queensland’s big thinkers, digital creators and leading researchers forging our future memory. 

Find out more about the resources and events happening at The Edge below, and sign up for monthly enews.

Tools for makers and creatives

Explore the range of facilities, hardware, software and equipment available to help you create.  

People learning how to use the laser cutter in the Edge.
Open Lab
Bring your creative vision to life with access to 3D printers, laser cutters and more.
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using an Apple computer at The Edge
Digital Media Equipment
Book one of our computers with professional and creative software, headphones, drawing tablets and more.
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Woman mixing sound in the Edge recording studio
Recording studio
Record and mix your own multitrack music, interviews and podcasts.
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Young woman studies in Window Bay The Edge
Window Bays
Book one of The Edge's beautiful window bays to study, make, or meet.
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Resources

Students attending a workshop at The Edge
Book equipment
The Edge provides equipment to help bring your creative visions to life.
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A photo of a teenager using a laptop to view SLQ Wiki
SLQ Wiki
Share in a wealth of intellectual property developed with public resources.
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Person using a 3d printer in the Edge.

Membership is free

To gain full access to all the Edge has to offer, you must be a State Library member.

Not yet a State Library member? Membership is free and immediate.

Become a member

Contact us

Contact The Edge via phone, email or in person.​

The Edge, entry via level 1
07 3840 7666
info@slq.qld.gov.au

Join the conversation

Follow State Library on FacebookTwitter and Instagram or subscribe to keep up-to-date with upcoming events and activities.

The Bink coffee shop inside the Edge.

The Brink

Running out of creative energy? Head over to The Brink cafe, located on level 1 of The Edge. 

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Internal view of the window bays in The Edge at State Library of Queensland.
Book a space
The Window bays at The Edge are ideal for freelancers, entrepreneurs or students to meet, work and study.
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Venue hire
The Edge offers a unique space for your next networking function or launch event.
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State Library blog
Get the latest news and read articles from State Library’s creative community.
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