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Read eBooks, eComics, or current and historical issues of eMagazines and eNewspapers from your computer, tablet or phone.
eBooks & eMagazines
BorrowBox
Access popular digital library content including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers, available to stream in your browser or download via the BorrowBox app.
Access
Requires sign in with your Townsville Citylibraries membership.
App
Download the BorrowBox app:
Website
Hoopla Digital
Borrow and enjoy eAudiobooks, eBooks, eComics, eMovies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen–your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all free thanks to your public library! Various languages are available.
Access
Requires sign in with your Townsville Citylibraries membership.
App
Download the Hoopla Digital app:
Website
Libby, the library reading app
Access popular digital library content including eAudiobooks, eMagazines and select eBooks, available to stream through your browser or download via the Libby app. Libby also features eMagazines in 30 languages other than English.
Access
Access while connected to a public library computer or MiTownsville Wi-Fi network.
App
Download the Libby app:
Website
eNewspapers
Australian Financial Review
Australian Financial Review (AFR) provides a full colour digital copy of the newspaper online, including a three-year archive of back issues that is fully searchable via articles, advertisements or pictures. Individual articles can be translated into over 100 languages and can be downloaded, printed, or emailed.
Access
Access while connected to a public library computer or MiTownsville Wi-Fi network.
NewsBank Access Australia
NewsBank is a fully searchable online resource that provides the complete text of thousands of news articles, editorials, obituaries, classifieds, and more. Most titles offer coverage from the 1980s onward through to today.
Access Australia features key news sources from every state and territory, including the Townsville Bulletin, with some digital images available.
Access
Access while connected to a public library computer or MiTownsville Wi-Fi network.
Offsite
Requires a Townsville Citylibraries card number to access offsite:
select ‘remote access’
select ‘click here for additional log in options’
enter the library’s name as: Townsville Library Service
enter your library card number.
North Queensland Ceramic Awards - Call for Artists
The awards attract a high calibre of local and national entries, with competitors vying for the acquisitive $10,000 City of Townsville Art Collection Award and a $1,000 People’s Choice Award. Entries close 5pm on Tuesday 7 July 2026.
School Holiday Guide
Don't miss a minute of fun these school holidays! Check out Council's digital School Holiday Guide packed with low and no-cost activities happening these June/July school holidays.
Geigi the Stubborn Boy - Book Launch
Join Citylibraries Riverway for the exciting book launch of Geigi the Stubborn Boy by local Townsville authors Michael and Elliot Passi.
Alice - Theatre Season 2026
Alice is coming to Townsville Civic Theatre from Thursday 17 – Saturday 20 June! Starring the talented Ulysses Dancers, this contemporary dance production will transport you to Wonderland for a whimsical 2-hour show. Tickets on sale now.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
