All Townsville Citylibraries branches will be closed on 4 May for the public holiday.
All library branches re-open at 9am, 5 May.
We are always open online: eLibrary - Townsville City Council
Programs & Activities
Townsville Citylibraries provides programs, activities and services for everyone in the Townsville community including book clubs, Storytime, lectures, computer classes, child development advice and so much more.
Explore the categories below or browse What's On Townsville for more programs and events.
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Children & Young Adults
We host heaps of fun, free and low-cost activities for children and young adults. -
Design a Library Card Competition
Local artists can get creative and design their very own library card in this annual competition. -
Festival of Stories
Let yourself be taken on a novelist’s journey from idea to published work with bestselling national and local authors. -
First Nations Services
Participate in major cultural events and book club gatherings. -
JP in the Library
Come along to Citylibraries Aitkenvale on Wednesday evenings where JPs are available to help with witnessing and certifying important documents. -
One Title One Townsville
Join the One Title One Townsville book club. A book club the whole community is invited to. -
Short Story Competition
Everybody has a story to tell with the Short Story Competition. -
Townsville STEM Faire
Celebrate science, technology, engineering and maths at the Townsville STEM Faire.
Garrison - Exhibiting at Pinnacles Gallery
Featuring around 60 artworks by Douglas Green, Tim Page, George Gittoes, Jon Cattapan & more, this exhibition brings together historical & contemporary perspectives on conflict, service & resilience through works from the City of Townsville Art Collection.
What's On Townsville
What's On Townsville is the North's Ultimate Event Guide! Browse performing and visual arts, children's activities, music, film, festivals, markets, sporting events and more.
Mother's Day Memorial
9 May 2026
Join us at Belgian Gardens Cemetery for a special memorial to remember those close to us that we have lost. The memorial is a free community event and open to all who seek to connect with others to remember their loved ones ahead of Mother's Day.
North Queensland Ceramic Awards - Call for artists
The biennial North Qld Ceramic Awards return in 2026. The awards display the diversity of ceramic art currently being produced in Australia, attracting a high calibre of entries from local and national artists. Entries are now open.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.