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About Hannah Drysdale Library

Architectural features:

The Library building, constructed in 1993, was designed by Mackay architects, Sanders Ellick & Partners Pty Ltd.

The library has floor to ceiling windows adjacent to the reading and study areas, providing attractive views of nearby canefields and the Racecourse sugar mill. The interior is completely open plan with a clerestory ceiling rising above the roofline providing an attractive architectural feature and additional light from the feature windows.
Named After: The Cook Family, formerly of Greenmount, contributed $150,000 towards the construction of the library. The building was named in honour of Mrs Dorothy Cook's mother, Hannah Drysdale. Mr Perc Leivesley who represented the Cook Family was responsible for organising the bequest.
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Opened when and by whom: Official Opening was on the 13 September 1993 by Mr Perc G. Leivesley.

Collection





Digital Collection


Computers




Reading Space


Opening Hours
  • 28,914 items in the main collection
  • 13,964 scores made up of:
    • 10981 Scores
    • 254 Miniature scores
    • 117 Orchestral Scores
    • 2274 Choral Scores
    • 338 Mackay Youth Orchestra Collection
  • 3960 CDs
  • 5193 Curriculum Materials (CM)
  • 342 Recreation Collection
  • 776 Reference
  • Access to 6,500 serials titles
  • Access to 14,700 online serials titles
  • Digital collection of more than 12,000 serials is available in full-text available 24 hours a day
  • 2 X 13 student computer rooms
  • 3 general purpose computers
  • 2 group study rooms (1 with a computer)
  • 2 OPACs
  • 40 chairs
  • Lounges and comfortable seating in "The Zone"
  • Open 45 1/2 hours per week during term including evenings and Saturday mornings