From 24 November to 22 December 2025, we’re improving levels 1, 3 and 4 of Central Library and adding fresh new study spaces!
During these upgrades, levels 2 and 4 of Central Library will be open as usual. Levels 1 and 3 and the link between Central Library and the Duhig Tower will be closed. There will also be some changes to library services and access to collections during this time.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while we freshen these spaces up.
Spaces have reopened
Level 1 and 3 reopened on Tuesday 23 December 2025.
- Level 1 entries, including from the Duhig Tower, have reopened.
- The High Use and Requested Items section will relocate to Level 1 before the holidays.
- There may be some tradespeople in the spaces completing finishing touches.
Library services will operate from other locations until we close for the Christmas holidays.
Access changes during the upgrades
Central Library (Building 12)
Enter Central Library via the Level 2 entry only (opposite the Forgan Smith Building). The Level 1 entries will be closed.
- Levels 2 and 4 will be open 24/7 as usual. Tap your UQ ID card for entry after-hours.
- Use the internal stairs or the lift to access Level 4.
Levels 1 and 3 will be closed.
Duhig Tower (Building 2)
Access to Duhig Tower will be via its Level 1 or 2 entries only.
- The link between Central Library and the Duhig Tower will be closed.
- Use the outside paths to move between Central Library and Duhig Tower.
Temporary changes to our services
Get AskUs help
- Visit AskUs on Level 2 of the Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library.
- You can also contact us by chat, phone and online as usual.
Other service changes
Alternative study spaces
Work impacts
There will be noise, vibrations or adhesive smells at times during the works.
You may like to bring a set of noise-cancelling headphones.
Let us know if the works get excessively noisy or you notice anything that could be a safety concern.
You may prefer to visit one of our other library spaces during this time, including:
- Architecture and Music
- Biological Sciences
- Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences
- Duhig Tower
- Walter Harrison Law.
More about the upgrades
We're refreshing and improving levels 1, 3 and 4!
On Level 1 there will be brand new flooring to give the space a fresh new look.
On Level 3 we are adding additional low-light study spaces and comfortable new furniture. You can look forward to more:
- long tables with lamps
- high-backed chairs
- height-adjustable desks
- power and device charging access.
On Level 4 you can expect a comfort upgrade with new furniture for the space.
The refresh will add more low-light areas with desk lamps to help create a comfortable, focused space for study.
Level 3 will have extra study spaces with elements like the low-light lamps (left), long tables with similar lamps (top right), and high-backed chairs for added comfort (bottom right).
