Children & Young Adults
Townsville Citylibraries hosts fun and free activities for Children and Young Adults including School Holiday programs, Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week celebrations and a suite of First 5 Forever programs.
Parents and caregivers can sign children up for their very own library card.
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Early Years
Supporting stronger language and literacy environments for children aged 0 to 5. -
Children
We offer a range of materials and programs for children 6 to 11 years and their families. -
Young Adults
Enjoy our libraries resources and spaces for young adults 12 to 25 years.
Mother's Day Memorial
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.
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.
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.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.