Early Years
Did you know that up to 90% of a child’s brain development happens in the first five years of their life?
The experiences of those first five years stay with them forever and the more you read and talk with your child, the more connections you help them make in their brain.
First 5 Forever
For more information about First 5 Forever and why it is important, visit the State Library of Queensland's First 5 Forever webpage.
First 5 Forever Toolkits
Townsville Citylibraries has free First 5 Forever toolkits for you to use at home to help support your child’s brain development. Here's a sneak peek of some of the resources available in the toolkits:
Online Baby Rhyme Time
Online Curious Kids
Start your child’s early learning journey at home with Curious Kids.
Encourage curiosity, discovery and creativity with this free series of online learning challenges suitable for children under 5 years.
Curious Kids introduces early science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts through play-based learning.
Online Toddler Time
Queensland Health Programs
The following programs are presented by Queensland Health (Qld Health):
The Curious Kids program was created with a First 5 Forever Innovation grant. The Parent Information Sessions and Newborn and Family Drop In Service are First 5 Forever programs presented by Queensland Health. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Morning Melodies: Townsville's Got Talent
Townsville’s Got Talent returns for a special Morning Melodies performance at the Townsville Civic Theatre. Celebrating local performers across music, dance and theatre, the concert promises a diverse program filled with passion, creativity and entertainment.
Garage Sale Trail
Garage Sale Trail returns to Townsville over two big weekends, 7-8 and 14-15 November 2026. Hundreds of locals will join together for one last national celebration of buying and selling secondhand. Register now!
Supersize your recycling bin
Running out of room in your yellow lid recycling bin before collection day? It might be time to supersize! To celebrate National Recycling Week, Council is waiving the usual upgrade fee for the first 100 eligible applicants. Click to apply.
Mayor's Christmas Appeal
Locals Helping Locals - Give the gift of giving this Christmas! Together, we can help local families doing it tough this festive season. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference right here in Townsville.