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.
On this page you can find:
What We Offer to Book Clubs
Townsville Citylibraries offers the following tools and support to book clubs:
Access to Over 120 Book Club Sets
Each set contains 6 to 12 copies of the same title, making it easy for all members to read the same book.
Discover the full range of book clubs sets in our online catalogue.
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
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Free Use of Library Meeting Rooms
Book a library space for your club meetings at no charge.
Register Your Book Club
Start your own book club and take advantage of the range of free services Citylibraries has on offer.
All book club members must have an active Townsville Citylibraries membership. You can register for a free membership online or visit a Citylibraries branch in person.
After that your book club's coordinator should:
Join an Existing Book Club
Interested in joining an established book club? Some community-led book clubs welcome new members.
You can search the catalogue to find clubs that are open to new participants.
Online Book Clubs
Prefer an online book club? Townsville Citylibraries provides free access eLibrary resources including Libby, the Library App.
Libby, the Library App
Libby, the Library App, offers 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 our eLibrary for available formats and enjoy flexibility in your club’s reading experience.
Useful Online Resources for Book Clubs
Some useful online resources for your book club are:
- Citylibraries Reading Recommendations
- Better Reading
- Goodreads
- LitLovers – resources, reviews, reading guides
- Book Clubs around Australia on Australia Reads.
More Information
For further queries, please email libraryexperiences@townsville.qld.gov.au or visit your local Citylibraries branch.
Whether you're forming a new book club or joining an existing one, the Citylibraries team is here to support you.
