Programs and 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 community programs and events.
Programs for Children and Young Adults
We have heaps of fun activities for children including Storytime, Toddler Time, Baby Rhyme Time and school holiday programs. Visit our Children and Young Adults page for more information.
Programs for Adults and Seniors
We provide many programs, activities and services for adults in the Townsville community, including book clubs, history lectures, computer classes, and information services. Visit our Learning and Recreation page for more information.
Community Displays
Community Displays are an opportunity for local community groups (including sporting clubs, hobby and craft groups, self-help and community organisations, non-profit and for-profit organisations) to exhibit displays of community interest to members of the public. The library strives to be a place for everyone in the community to access information.
Apply for a free display space at any Citylibraries branch. Exhibition dates are available all year.
Apply now by submitting a Community Displays application form.
For further privacy information please visit our Libraries Collection Notice.
Community Pantry
Citylibraries is a place where everyone is welcome. The Community Pantry is a service that provides food and household items to individuals and families who may be dealing with hunger and food scarcity.
Visit your local Citylibraries to take what you need and contribute what you can.
We encourage donations from individuals and families who have surplus non-perishable food items, sanitary products, and other household essentials.
Items include:
- canned fruit, vegetables, soup, meat and fish
- noodles, pasta, and rice
- dried beans, lentils, quinoa
- cooking oil
- pasta, stir-fry and other meal sauces and boxes
- baked beans and spaghetti
- powdered or long-life milk
- flour, dried herbs and spices
- crackers, nuts and cereal
- personal hygiene and sanitary items.
The Community Pantry is operational during Citylibraries opening hours at the following locations:
- Citylibraries Riverway
- Citylibraries Aitkenvale
- Citylibraries Flinders Street.
