Using your Library
Step into spaces made for creativity, learning, and community. Explore Townsville Citylibraries branches at Flinders Street, Aitkenvale, and Riverway, plus our mobile library on the move. Check out our branch hours and start exploring.
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Locations and Opening Hours
Map of All Locations
Citylibraries Aitkenvale
Bright, modern, and community‑minded, Citylibraries Aitkenvale is a welcoming hub for learning, creativity, and connection. With quiet study pods, free public PCs, flexible meeting rooms, and the fully equipped Citylibraries Aitkenvale Creative Hub, it offers spaces designed for both focus and imagination. The vibrant children’s area supports play, reading, and early learning, while comfortable reading zones and a fresh, well‑curated collection of books, magazines, and digital resources make Citylibraries Aitkenvale a vibrant community space for all ages.
- Address: 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale.
- Phone: 07 4727 8310
- Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
Opening Hours
- Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am to 8pm
- Saturday: 9am to 3pm
- Sunday: 9am to 3pm
- Closed public holidays
Citylibraries Flinders Street
Citylibraries Flinders Street blends heritage, learning, and community in the heart of the city. Home to Townsville’s Local History Service and Collection, it offers a rich window into the region’s past alongside modern amenities including free public PCs, a welcoming children’s area, and a versatile public meeting room. Just a short stroll from The Strand, this central library provides a relaxed, accessible space for research, reading, and discovery.
- Address: Level 1 of Northtown, 280 Flinders Street, Townsville City. Once inside the building, take the lifts or stairs up to Level 1 of Northtown.
- Phone: 07 4727 9666
- Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
- Saturday: 9am to 12pm
- Sunday: 9am to 1pm
- Closed on public holidays
Citylibraries Riverway
Modern, light‑filled, and set along the beautiful Ross River, Citylibraries Riverway is a vibrant space designed for creativity, learning, and connection. The Citylibraries Riverway Creative Hub includes a Makerspace and two Digital Studios, offering tools for making, designing, and digital production. A dedicated business lounge and several flexible meeting spaces support work, study, and collaboration. Exceptional children’s and youth areas provide engaging zones for reading, play, and discovery, complemented by a fresh, well‑curated collection and welcoming staff.
- Address: 20 Village Boulevard, Thuringowa Central.
- Phone: 07 4773 8811
- Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
Opening Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am to 6pm
- Thursday: 9am to 8pm
- Saturday: 8am to 3pm
- Sunday: 9am to 3pm
- Closed on public holidays
Mobile Library Service
Our mobile library van brings Citylibraries directly to neighbourhoods across Townsville. Equipped with reliable Starlink connectivity, it offers fast, seamless access to online resources alongside a thoughtfully curated collection of books, magazines, and digital materials. With regular community stops, the mobile library makes browsing, borrowing, and staying connected easy and accessible wherever you are.
For opening times and locations, please download:
Phone: 07 4727 8310
Services and Facilities
We have a number of additional services, facilities and collections available to the public, including:
24/7 Reservation Lockers
24/7 reservation lockers are a convenient way for library members to access library resources and collect reserved items. Ours is located at the front of Citylibraries Riverway, next to the café.
To reserve your item/s:
- Find what you would like to borrow via the online library catalogue.
- Select the 'place reservation' button.
- Select ‘Riverway Library - 24/7 Reservation Locker’ as your preferred 'pickup location' and complete your reservation.
- You will receive a notification via email and/or SMS when your item/s are ready for collection.
- Visit Citylibraries Riverway at any time within the next four days to collect your item/s.
To use the reservation locker:
- Scan the barcode on your library membership card.
- On the locker display screen, choose 'select all' then 'check out selections' to borrow your items.
- The locker door will automatically open with your items inside.
- Remove your items and close the locker door.
- Choose 'done' to complete your transaction.
Please note that items will be held in the locker for four (4) days.
Demonstration Video
How to place a reservation for pick-up and how to use the locker to collect your library items:
Home Service and Other Inclusive Services
We aim to provide all members of our community with access to relevant and up to date resources for all ages, levels of literacy, and natural abilities that will meet information and recreation needs.
Home Service
Staff deliver items to Home Service customers at home. This includes visits to retirement villages and special care hostels. People of any age who are frail, disabled, or are carers can use our free personalised service on a permanent or temporary basis.
Items are selected by staff and delivered directly to customers. Customers can suggest items they wish to borrow.
Home Service has:
- Books, DVDs, audiobooks and magazines
- Helpful staff
For more information, please ask staff at Citylibraries Aitkenvale.
- Phone: 07 4727 8310
- Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
Other Special Service Needs
- Community Languages
Audiobooks
We have a collection of audiobooks available for loan for all customers. Listen to books on CD; includes fiction, motivational, and language learning.
We have over 800 eAudiobooks to choose from and members can borrow up to five eAudiobooks free for two weeks, or reserve those on loan. You’ll need an email address to register to receive date due notices and reservation notices. You can borrow eAudiobooks on your mobile device wherever you are, then download them to your computer. You can listen to the book on your computer, or move the files to your MP3 device or sync the files to iTunes to listen on your iPod or other devices.
Library of Things
Our Library of Things offers a variety of items for leisure and learning that are free to borrow with your library membership. Try your hand at sewing, astronomy or a musical instrument, or throw a board game night without spending a cent.
The collection includes:
- board games like Articulate, Bananagrams, and Connect 4.
- musical instruments such as djembe drums, ukeleles and keyboards.
- tools such as a laser distance measure, energy saving kits, sewing machines, and telescopes.
- learning materials such as Geocaching GPS and Bee Bot kits.
- consoles including a Sega Mega Drive: flashback and Super Nintendo: classic mini.
These items can be reserved and borrowed from any Townsville Citylibraries branch, with a limit of one item loaned to one library membership at a time. The loan period is two weeks and if you love it, you can loan it again – or you might purchase one for yourself!
Local History Service & Collection
We work collaboratively with other local history groups in the city to provide the best possible access to local history resources and Local History Collection.
Make an appointment with our Local History staff by calling 07 4727 9667 or emailing us at historyandheritage@townsville.qld.gov.au
Local History staff are able to provide a one-hour research standard per query, Local History Collection tours and guidance as well as inductions to our free digitisation equipment and family history research computer service.
Our usual desk hours are 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday however this may vary due to staff availability.
For more information and opening hours visit our locations guide.
Meeting Rooms
Need to hire a meeting room? Book a meeting room online on Bookable:
Visit our Fees and Charges page for booking fees.
Townsville Citylibraries App
The Townsville Citylibraries App allows you to explore Citylibraries anywhere, anytime.
Access your digital library card, reserve books, check out items, and enjoy seamless convenience all from your device.
Download the Townsville Citylibraries App:
Creative Hubs
Townsville Citylibraries is home to two incredible facilities, tailor made for creators, collaborators, inventors, ideators, fixers and tinkerers.
To use these incredible free spaces, equipment, and resources, you must attend a free induction session.
The Creative Hubs page includes further details on induction times, available equipment, access, and opening hours.
More Information
We are committed to providing the best possible customer experience. Find out more below:
For further privacy information please visit our Libraries Collection Notice.
Learning for Life Youth Fest @ Flinders Lane
Ready to level up your skills, confidence and future? This youth-led festival is all about real world skills, confidence, and connection – and it’s totally FREE. Designed by young people, for young people (12–25 years). Don’t miss it!
School Holiday Guide
Don’t miss a minute of fun these school holidays! Check out Council’s digital School Holiday Guide packed with low and no-cost activities happening these April school holidays.
Josh Cohen: Radiohead for Solo Piano II
Josh Cohen brings his acclaimed solo‑piano reinterpretations of Radiohead to Townsville Civic Theatre, transforming the band’s iconic songs into dynamic, innovative piano works - book now!
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Big laughs, one night only. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow at Townsville Civic Theatre. Experience Australia’s biggest comedy festival right here at home. Book now!
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.