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Weekend Opening Hours are changing from 4 July 2026 at all Citylibraries branches.

We're updating our weekend opening hours to better match when you visit and use our services.

These changes mean our staff will be more available during our busiest times to support you.

Citylibraries Aitkenvale - Saturday: 9am - 1pm, Sunday: 9am - 1pm
Citylibraries Flinders Street - Saturday: 9am - 12pm, Sunday: 9am - 12pm
Citylibraries Riverway - Saturday: 9am - 3pm, Sunday: 9am - 3pm

We Love Libraries survey is now live!

To make sure our libraries are providing the best services for our community, we want to hear from you.

Our quick and easy survey will only take a few minutes to complete and will help us enhance the quality of the services we provide.

Simply fill out our survey to have your say.

Plus, you can go into the draw to win 1 of 4 $100 gift cards (terms and conditions apply).

Have Your Say

Townsville Citylibraries

Step into spaces made for creativity, learning, and community. Explore our branches at Flinders Street, Aitkenvale, and Riverway, plus our mobile library on the move. Check out our branch hours and start exploring.

Collections

A range of online research materials to help you for school, university or work projects.
Library Locations

Find your local library's location, contact details, and opening hours.
Local History

Discover the rich history of Townsville and the surrounding region through Stories of Townsville as well as our Local History Service and Collection.
Membership

Sign up for your library membership.
Programs & Activities

We provide a range of programs and activities for everyone in the community.
Share Your Feedback

Let us know how your library experience was so that we can improve our services.
Using Your Library

Services and facilities such as meeting rooms, printers, creative spaces and inclusive services.