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.
Are you fuelling the fire?
Bushfire season is here, and it’s up to all of us to reduce the risk. Clear debris and long grass around your home and fence line, remove fire-hazardous materials, and always check for fire bans before lighting up. Let’s work together to keep our community safe.
Calamity Jane
Saddle up for Calamity Jane as it brings the Wild West to Townsville Civic Theatre on 9 and 10 October in a bold reimagining of the classic musical, featuring all your favourite songs, including Secret Love and The Black Hills of Dakota.
City Activation and Housing Incentive Policy
The new City Activation and Housing Incentive Policy is designed to spark investment, activate development and bring fresh energy to our city and suburbs. Council is backing projects that increase housing, enhance our CBD and bring new ideas to life.
Get Ready Townsville
Get Ready Townsville is back with a new date this year. Join us on Saturday 10 October from 3-6pm at Riverway. It's a free event packed with practical tips to prepare for cyclones, floods, bushfires and more.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.