Did you know that the Council has a mobile library that visits eight spots across Brisbane, including Forest Lake, regularly? The custom-built vehicle provides locals access to a collection of more than 1.4 million books or magazines to read and DVDs to watch.
The mobile library does not require a membership so interested individuals may simply come down and browse, show their ID, sign up and check out a book. A librarian and staff drive and set up at these locations during the fixed schedules below:
| SUBURB | LOCATION | OPENING HOURS *excluding public holidays |
| Aspley | Corner Gayford and Albany Creek Roads, Aspley | Monday fortnightly from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Bellbowrie | Bellbowrie Shopping Plaza carpark, off Birkin Road, Bellbowrie | Thursday weekly – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Brighton | Decker Park car park, 25th Avenue, Brighton | Monday fortnightly from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Ellen Grove | Carole Park State School, 260 Waterford Road, Carol Park | Wednesday fortnightly from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Forest Lake | Forest Lake Village Shopping Centre, Forest Lake – outside Australia Post | Tuesday weekly – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Manly West | Mayfair Village Shopping Centre, Manly Road, Manly West | Friday fortnightly from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Mt Crosby | outside Mt Crosby State School, Mt Crosby Road, Mt Crosby | Wednesday fortnightly from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| The Gap | Ashgrove Golf Course main car park, 863 Waterworks Road, The Gap | Friday fortnightly from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
Visitors may stay for the duration of the service as the mobile library has a covered deck, extension pod, a lift for wheelchairs and prams, solar panels, internet computers and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
The Council’s mobile library has been by around since the 1970s and has had several incarnations. As before, the custom-built vehicle is a single aisle with ample lighting and works just like a typical city library, albeit smaller.
