Book Clubs

Townsville Citylibraries Book Club service offers opportunities to meet new friends, connect with books you love, discover new writers and enrich your reading experience. Whether you are starting your own group or joining an existing one, Citylibraries can provide the tools and support to make your book club experience enjoyable and easy.

What We Offer to Book Clubs

  • Access to over 120 Book Club sets: Each set contains 6–12 copies of the same title, making it easy for all members to read the same book.
  • Flexible borrowing period: Borrow up to two Book Club sets for up to six weeks.
  • Easy online requests: Book your club’s selected titles online, quickly and conveniently.
  • Invitations to special events: Opt in to receive e-News regarding upcoming Citylibraries events.
  • Free use of Library Meeting Rooms: Book a library space for your club meetings at no charge.

Book Club Sets

Explore the range of titles available by searching “book club set” in the online catalogue.

Registering Your Book Club

Start your own Book Club and take advantage of the range of free services Citylibraries has on offer. To register your club:

Join an Existing Book Club

Interested in joining an established book club? Some community-led book club's welcome new members. You can search the catalogue to find clubs that are open to new participants.

Prefer an online Book Club?

Townsville Citylibraries provides free access to the Libby app by OverDrive, offering a wide selection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Through Libby, you can also participate in exciting online book clubs that bring readers together across Australia.

Ben's Book Club

Ben’s Book Club, hosted by Australian author Ben Hobson, features a new book each month from local authors. Readers can explore these titles and join insightful virtual discussions. For more information and to connect with fellow readers head to Ben’s Book Club Facebook group.

Together We Read

Together We Read is a two-week, nationwide digital book club, enabling Australians to borrow and enjoy the same ebook or audiobook simultaneously, without waitlists or holds. It’s a unique opportunity to participate in a shared reading experience and connect with others.

Audiobooks and eBooks for Book Clubs

Many book club titles are available digitally as audiobooks or eBooks. Check out Citylibraries’ eLibrary for available formats and enjoy flexibility in your club’s reading experience.

Useful online resources for Book Clubs

More information

Whether you're forming a new book club or joining an existing one, the Citylibraries team is here to support you. For further queries, please email libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au or visit your local Citylibraries branch.