CityLibraries Townsville in Townsville, Queensland | Government organisation

CityLibraries Townsville

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4773 8811

Address: 4 Petunia St 4810 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/libraries

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25.01.2022 Make the most of your child’s first five years with these easy tips to try at home, delivered straight to your inbox Tips are customised to suit the age of your child. You can also add siblings Just answer three simple questions to get your first personalised tip. You can start today ... Visit: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever/tips #TownsvilleCityLibraries #TSVLib #loveourlibraries #First5Forever #F5F

24.01.2022 Want to learn more about Council grants and how to apply? Join Townsville City Council tomorrow, Thursday 26 November, for our online Q&A! Our grants officers will be on the Townsville City Council Facebook page from 10am - 4pm to answer all your questions about grants. Keep a look out for the post! We look forward to chatting with you all on tomorrow

22.01.2022 We're ready and waiting! Make CityLibraries your summer something. Something to do, something to see, something to learn, something to read. Airconditioning Free Wifi Computers and Laptops... Free online resources Daily Newspapers Books, Magazines, DVDs, Audiobooks Children's Areas and Activities We can't wait to see you! #citylibrariestownsville #citylibrariessummersomething

21.01.2022 Another reason to make CityLibraries your summer something! We've got a cafe in the Thuringowa Library Booyah Bean Team - Townsville Aircon + Coffee = Summer Something Sorted

20.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Another great photograph from our Philip Leong Collection. On the 15th November 1962, Philip Leong hosted the grand opening of his Flinders Street Foodland store with Radio Station 4AY in attendance.... I wonder if anyone recognises either of the two young ladies looking at the camera?

20.01.2022 We LOVE seeing a stack of library items heading out the door to spend some quality time with you - and we'd love even more for you to share what you're most excited about from your library haul! Tag CityLibraries Townsville when you #showusyourstacks and (with your permission) we'll repost your stacks here. Check out one of our wonderful team members, Laura's current library picks below.... #citylibrariestownsville #tsvlib #loveyourlibraries #bookstack

20.01.2022 What's your favourite way to play with your baby? Here's a list of our favourites: Talk, talk, talk While your baby may not understand you, they're learning early communication and language skills.... Act silly and funny Laughing reduces stress and encourages learning. Floor play is important for self-directed play and motor development. Create a safe place, for instance, a baby playmat on a carpeted area, for your baby to stretch and focus on their new world Follow your baby’s lead. Hold back and don’t interrupt them if they're focused on something Enjoy nature The list can go on and on #First5Forever #F5F #TownsvilleCityLibraries #TSVLib : Healthiest_Baby via Instagram

19.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Ok, put your hand up if you remember these! This photograph was taken by Alex Trotter in 1969 and features the red and yellow West End bus and the blue and grey Hermit Park bus. The Hermit Park buses always seemed to be newer and more comfortable. ... The Hermit Park Bus Company was purchased by Sunbus in 2010, but can anyone remember what happened to the West End Bus Company?

18.01.2022 No plans for the weekend? Check out the new Townsville North Queensland Official Visitor Guide! Plan some local getaways and explore our beautiful region. Read it below. #CityLibrariesTownsville #TSVLib #TownsvilleShines #HinchinbrookWay #VisitBurdekin #VisitChartersTowers #ThisIsMagneticIsland

18.01.2022 Attention Mobile Library customers Due to unforeseen road closures, we will not be making our scheduled visit to Alligator Creek today. Our afternoon visit to Woodstock is continuing as normal at this stage.

17.01.2022 ' From next week, our First 5 Forever early literacy programs will run as follows: , :... Tuesdays Toddler Time - 9am for a 9:30am start Baby Rhyme Time - 10:30am for an 11am start Wednesdays Baby Rhyme Time - 9am for a 9:30am start Toddler Time- 10:30am for an 11am start : Thursdays Storytime - 9:30am for a 10am start Bookings essential. 1 person = 1 booking. For more information or to book https://bit.ly/3c4V3QZ

17.01.2022 You can now return your library books 24/7 at our Aitkenvale and Flinders Street branches! Simply hold the book near the scanner and it will unlock the chute. Easy peasy! #citylibrariestownsville #tsvlib #loveourlibraries

16.01.2022 Townsville tell us what’s important to you and you could win a $100 voucher! Whether it’s better walkability, more parking or new places to sit and relax, we want your input. Take the survey now https://bit.ly/3hjB16u

15.01.2022 Finished with Hogwarts but still an enchanted escapism enthusiast? Get stuck into these brilliant and diverse fantasy titles instead! #ourstaffrecommend #citylibrariestownsville #tsvlib #loveyourlibraries

14.01.2022 Congratulations Clarence. We really enjoy watching Clarence’s segments on Gardening Australia. If you get the chance you can catch up on ABC iview

13.01.2022 We had a paw-some time at our first ever Reading To Pets program with Townsville City Animals this morning! Benefits of reading to pets include: Reduces stress and anxiety by lowering blood pressure, relaxing muscles and making you laugh more. Increases skills and confidence. Helps children read aloud with no judgement if they read slowly or stumble on words.... Introduces new words and concepts. Use descriptive words to talk about your pet's fur, skin, scales or feathers. Were you there? We'd love to see your feedback and pictures in the comments below

12.01.2022 Are you enjoying your neighbourhood? Tell us what you think and help guide funding and policy over the next three years. You could even WIN one of ten $100 vouchers just by sharing your thoughts on making your neighbourhood better. Have your say now https://bit.ly/3hjB16u

11.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Here’s a challenge for you. Our local history photograph today depicts a lone worker on Castle Hill with a wheelbarrow and a shovel. The photo is dated 22nd November 1935, and the information recorded on the back reads Constructing Castle Hill Road at chainage 7500. ... Can anyone pinpoint this location in line with the current markers on the hill?

11.01.2022 Making small changes can have a big impact. Check out these five super-easy ways to improve your environmental impact when using the library! #citylibrariestownsville #tsvlib #loveourlibraries

11.01.2022 LIBRARY GIVEAWAY Following the success of our Reading To Pets program last week, we are giving away 2 x library prize packs! Each pack includes a drawstring backpack filled with books, stickers, a pencil case, colouring ins, messy play activities and much more!... Reading to pets can boost communication, reading, emotional and social skills, teach responsibility as well as reduce anxiety and stress in children and pets. To enter: Like this post Like our CityLibraries Townsville Facebook page Comment a picture of your child reading to a pet Competition closes 1:00pm Friday 9 October. If you are selected as a winner, you will be contacted by the team on how you can claim your prize. Good luck!

10.01.2022 Don't forget to book your space at our Work-life balance workshop at Thuringowa Library for Small Business Owners. 3 reasons why you need to come; Free Delivered by mental health professionals... Coffee available at our in-library cafe We want you to succeed in small business and an important component is your work-life balance. After a tough year for many 2020 we recognise the need to hit the reset button and achieve wonderful outcomes in your life in 2021. This short workshop will provide you with time to review your work-life balance, how to maintain better boundaries within each and therefore get more enjoyment out of your life. Presented by Susan Bocking from Selectability this workshop shouldn't be missed. #citylibrariestownsville #townsvillelibraries #weloveourlibrary #selectability #mentalhealthworkshop https://fb.me/e/15bbh5VVt

09.01.2022 Looking for something new to read? Check out these un-putdownable biographies! Not a member? Register from home and gain access to our physical and online collection of audiobooks, eBooks, comic books, movies and learning resources for free. Visit https://bit.ly/35DaMUl... #ourstaffrecommend #townsvilleshines

08.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Today's local history photograph taken by Alex Trotter takes us back to October 1967 and shows the start of construction of the Outpatients wing at the Townsville General Hospital in Eyre Street, North Ward. Does anyone remember waiting in the circular open-air waiting area for outpatients before this building was erected? You can just see that area in the photo at the end of A Block near the maternity building.

07.01.2022 This is a novel use of old pages (see what we did there? ) Kick off the school holidays by getting creative with our friends at Townsville City Galleries! Come and try your hand at making your very own book sculpture with the guidance of a local artist in this teen workshop.... Monday 14 December 2.00 4.00pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Ages 13-17 yrs (Teen Workshop only) Cost: Free Spaces are limited so bookings are essential. Phone (07) 4727 9011 or email [email protected] to book. Please note: COVID Safe implementations are in place.

07.01.2022 It's been one year since we hosted Judy Nunn for the launch of her book Khaki Town. Based on true events which occurred during the Second World War in Townsville, the book has been reserved in our collection nearly 200 times and is still one of our most high-demand titles. Check out the video below of the fabulous launch party!... https://www.9news.com.au//c4806294-cef2-4aa1-9ffc-fce7e9dc

06.01.2022 "Alexa, ask First 5 Forever to play 'Twinkle, Twinkle'" Alexa has heard this a few times recently! It's the most popular nursery rhyme this week on our First 5 Forever voice experience. Download Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to your phone for free and get singing with your 0-5 year old! ... It boosts their language development and it's lots of fun (and families report it's great entertainment for car trips if you're going away these school holidays). Google Assistant: "Hey Google, talk to First 5 Forever" Amazon Alexa: "Alexa, open First 5 Forever" Once set up, try asking for a tip, song, nursery rhyme, activity, suggestions or a book recommendation! For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3iPaek2

05.01.2022 Quoi de neuf? We may not be heading off on any holidays in the near future, but it's good to be prepared by practising a new language sooner rather than later. Your library membership includes FREE access to the brilliant Mango Languages, a multi-award winning language platform designed to make retaining new knowledge easy. With your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses designed using conversational methodology, every self-paced language course int...roduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind. Get started tout de suite below: https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au//libraries/search/search #citylibrariestownsville #tsvlib #loveourlibraries

02.01.2022 We had a paw-some time learning how to safely interact and care for our pets at our Animal Awareness Junior Education school holiday program this morning, with special guests Harmony and Sunny from Townsville City Animals. Were you there? We’d love to see your pictures and hear your feedback! Leave them in the comments below

02.01.2022 A feel good story from our Reading To Pets session yesterday

01.01.2022 Have you borrowed from our Library of Things yet? From sewing machines to board games, we have an awesome selection of fun and useful stuff you can borrow for free from your CityLibraries branch! Today Mikayla shows us what's included in family-favourite board game Guess Who, and how to play if you're a newbie! Check out the whole Library of Things collection here:... https://townsville.spydus.com/cgi/spydus.exe//WPAC/BIBENQ #CityLibrariesTownsville #TsvLib #LoveOurLibraries