First Nations Resources
Welcome
Townsville Citylibraries, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services offers first nations resources and services to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community in Townsville and surrounding areas.
We have Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander books, newspapers – Koori Mail & Torres News, and historical photographs from North Qld.
Citylibraries supports many cultural activities including NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week.
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Services for First Nations Communities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history with the Norman B Tindale collection and genealogy resources. Participate in major cultural events and book club gatherings.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and historical photographs
- Craft and Yarn
- Cultural events
- Family history research service including The Stolen Generation
- First Nations Book Club & Family History Club
- First Nations themed Storytime
- Indigenous Australians Collection
- special events and workshops.
Check What's On Townsville and subscribe to Learn Discover Connect for event and program details.
Useful Links
For more information, please contact the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Resources & Engagement Officer at libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au.
Australia Day
Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. Join us this Australia Day – Monday 26 January at Jezzine Barracks, The Strand.
Citylibraries School Holiday Program
Check out the exciting programs and activities at Townsville Citylibraries this December - January School Holidays!
Riverway Movie Nights
Pack a blanket and head down to Riverway with the kids for Riverway Movie Nights - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World on Friday 16 January.
Battery Amnesty Weekend
Bring your old household items containing embedded batteries to our Household Embedded Battery Amnesty Weekend on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2026.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.