Library and Knowledge Centres

Find out everything you need to know about our library and libraries and knowledge centres, and other learning facilities across the city. Our library and libraries are a great resource for our community. Library & Knowledge Centres Libraries library opening hours Find out everything you need to know about our libraries and knowledge centres, and other learning facilities across the city. Our library and libraries are a great resource for our community. Library Services

COVID-19 Library Service updates

Our libraries are open for fully vaccinated customers in accordance with the NSW Government's Public Health Orders. We will also continue to offer Click and Collect. Please check our library news page for the restrictions that will apply.

You can keep your library items until we fully reopen. If you do wish to return books and other items, our return chutes at Campsie Library, Bankstown Library, Riverwood Library, Chester Hill Library and Lakemba Library are open.

Our digital library services are available 24-7 for everyone. Visit Your Library @ Home to discover activities, eBooks, movies and much more, for both adults and children. If you are not a library member, you can join our library online and get immediate access to our digital resources.

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What's New at Your Library?

	*Weekend opening and longer hours are back!* Find the opening hours for your branch here. Restrictions apply-please check here for the latest information before you come in.
	Our November newsletter is out! Catch up with all our news and updates here and sign up to receive your own copy by email.
	Social knitting is back at several libraries! Join us to work on joint projects, or bring your own project and enjoy some company while you knit! Restrictions apply-please check here for the latest information before you come in.

Catalogue	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/online-library-catalogue	Catalogue	We have full access to all of our library’s collections online, so that you can easily browse from the comfort of your own home.
eLibrary	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/eresources	eLibrary	Our eLibrary is convenient and easy to use. It's available 24/7, and delivered straight to your computer, smart phone, iPad, tablet, iPod or MP3 player.
Locations and memberships	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships	Locations and memberships	City of Canterbury Bankstown proudly provides a range of library and knowledge centres across the local area.
Programs and events	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/programs-events-calendar	Programs and events	There are ongoing programs as well as unique events which take place across the libraries that your Council provides.
Collections	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/collections	Collections	Find out about what our library and knowledge centres offer.
Library services	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/library-services	Library services	We provide a host of services through our Library Services, including computer training, language classes, homework assistance and much more.
Local and family history	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/local-family-history	Local and family history	Our libraries help make researching your family history easy, providing access to free material to help trace your family tree. Also includes our Watson Anzac website, commemorating the ANZAC Centenary.
Student resources	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/student-resources	Student resources	The libraries provided by City of Canterbury Bankstown are ideal for students. Read about what you can access.
Multicultural	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/multicultural	Multicultural

Contact us

If you have any questions or feedback, you can email the library, or phone 9789 9423 and follow the prompts. To find your local branch’s contact details, click on “Locations and Memberships" above.