Children

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

Public Holiday Closure

All Townsville Citylibraries branches will be closed on 6 July 2026 for the public holiday.

All library branches re-open at 9am on 7 July 2026.

We are always open online.

Browse eLibrary

Townsville Citylibraries offer a range of materials and programs for children 6 to 11 years and their families:

  • designated children’s area in all branches
  • eLibrary resources including Storybox Hub and Parent TV
  • junior fiction including graphic novels
  • junior DVDs and CDs
  • junior magazines
  • junior non-fiction
  • parenting and families collection
  • picture books and board books
  • readers.

Citylibraries also offers a range of free programs and activities for children and their families each School Holidays.

Check out What’s On Townsville for more information before each school holiday period.