First Nations Services
Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past, present, and all future generations.
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
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.
Useful Links
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.
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