Brisbane’s most popular libraries revealed amid surge in visitors
Brisbane's libraries have seen a significant increase in visitors, with 100,000 more visits recorded in the first five months of the year compared to last year. The most popular libraries include Brisbane Square, Chermside, and Kenmore, which together accounted for over half of the new visits. The city council's budget update highlights a broader trend of increased public transport usage and library engagement in the region.
- ▪There were about 100,000 more visits to libraries during the first five months of the year compared to the same period last year.
- ▪Chermside, Wynnum, and Kenmore libraries accounted for more than half of the new visits.
- ▪Brisbane Square library in the CBD was the most visited library.
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