Programs & Activities
Townsville Citylibraries provides programs, activities and services for everyone in the Townsville community including book clubs, Storytime, lectures, computer classes, child development advice and so much more.
Explore the categories below or browse What's On Townsville for more programs and events.
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Children & Young Adults
We host heaps of fun, free and low-cost activities for children and young adults. -
Design a Library Card Competition
Local artists can get creative and design their very own library card in this annual competition. -
Festival of Stories
Let yourself be taken on a novelist’s journey from idea to published work with bestselling national and local authors. -
First Nations Services
Participate in major cultural events and book club gatherings. -
JP in the Library
Come along to Citylibraries Aitkenvale on Wednesday evenings where JPs are available to help with witnessing and certifying important documents. -
One Title One Townsville
Join the One Title One Townsville book club. A book club the whole community is invited to. -
Short Story Competition
Everybody has a story to tell with the Short Story Competition. -
Townsville STEM Faire
Celebrate science, technology, engineering and maths at the Townsville STEM Faire.
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.
Eco Fiesta 2026
A free community celebration of sustainability and native birds at Anderson Gardens.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Regional Recycled Art Competition
Transforming waste into wonder! Create an artwork made from recycled or repurposed materials that reflects the theme Sky, Earth & Sea, giving everyday items a second life.
Live at Frankie's
Thomas Armstrong-Robley and his world-class band present Live at Frankie's - a special Morning Melodies performance at the Townsville Civic Theatre. Tickets on sale now!