Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community

Welcome. Citylibraries offers services for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and the wider community.

We have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander books, DVDs and newspapers, and historical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander photographs from north and far north Queensland communities.

Citylibraries supports many cultural activities including NAIDOC Week and Mabo Day.

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Torres Strait Islander Flag

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Murri) Services

  • Family history research service including The Stolen Generation
  • Library collection
  • Cultural events
  • Special events and workshops
  • Travelling exhibitions
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and historical photographs
  • First Nation Book Club & Family History Club
  • Craft and Yarn
  • First Nation themed Story Time
  • Check What's On Townsville and subscribe to Learn Discover Connect for event and program details.

Useful Links

For more information, please contact the Indigenous Resources Officer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library Resource & Engagement Officer at Citylibraries Aitkenvale.