The first library in the state was founded here in 1910.

A more recent library was founded in 1958, and moved to its present location in 1986.

In the same year under his direction the public library and the national art gallery were founded at Brisbane.

The town's library was founded in 1975, and has a collection of more than 32,000 books.

The library was founded in 1922 with less than three thousand books.

The public library was founded in 1903 with overwhelming support of residents, who voted (6,062 for to 30 against) to create it.

The library at the hospital was founded in 1946.

The library was founded in 1904, at first with only 8000 volumes, although this soon increased.

The library was founded in 1973 at the current location of the central branch.

During the period, many private and public patriarchal libraries were founded.