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First Nations Services

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.

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Welcome

Townsville Citylibraries, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services offers First Nations services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Townsville and surrounding areas.

Citylibraries supports many cultural activities including NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week

The Aboriginal Flag
The Aboriginal Flag
The Torres Strait Islander Flag
The Torres Strait Islander Flag

Services for First Nations Communities

Participate in major cultural events and book club gatherings, including:

  • Craft and Yarn sessions
  • Cultural events
  • Family history research service including The Stolen Generation
  • Family History sessions
  • First Nations Book Club sessions
  • First Nations themed Storytime.

For current sessions, please visit What's On Townsville, or subscribe to our eNewsletter.

For more information, please contact Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Resources & Engagement Officer at libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au.

Artwork on the tile and banner image is Pathways 2019 by Kalkadoon Aboriginal artist Luke Duffy.