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Computers, Justice of the Peace, printing, volunteering, Wi-Fi and more on offer at Canterbury-Bankstown Libraries.

Technology services

All of our libraries have FREE Wi-Fi and computer use, plus printing, photocopying and scanning services.

Our public computers have Windows 11, Microsoft Office 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, Adobe Reader, WinZip and VLC installed. 

Use of our libraries' public computers is FREE with your Canterbury-Bankstown Library card. To use a computer simply sign in with your library card number and PIN. Your PIN, set by default upon registering for a library card, is your birthday DDMMYY.

Children under 12 years must be supervised by an adult or legal guardian (18 years and older) at all times while using computers and the internet in the libraries.  

Please note: all the computers in all of our libraries shut down 15 minutes before closing time. Please give yourself enough time when visiting our libraries to use our computers.

FREE Wi-Fi is available at all of our libraries for fair use during opening hours. 

You do not need to be a library member to use our Wi-Fi. 

To use our Wi-Fi, simply select CBCity Public Wifi in your device's settings and agree to the terms and conditions.

Fun fact: on average, more than 20,000 people connect to Council’s FREE Wi-Fi each month.

 

All of our libraries offer printing, photocopying and scanning facilities.

It is much easier to print, photocopy and scan with your Canterbury-Bankstown library card. If you aren't a member, or do not have your library card, please ask staff for assistance.

Please ensure you have enough funds in your library account before printing and photocopying. Credit can be added to your library card online or via our kiosks in our libraries. If you prefer to pay with cash, please ask staff for assistance.

Send your scanned documents to your USB or an email. Scanning is FREE.

Printing and photocopying on A3 and A4 sized paper are available at all of our libraries. 

  • Black and white A4, single sided: 20c
  • Black and white A4, double sided: 40c
  • Black and white A3, single sided: 30c
  • Black and white A3, double sided: 60c
  • Colour A4, single sided: $1
  • Colour A3, single sided: $1.50
  • Colour A4, double sided: $2
  • Colour A3, double sided: $3 

You can print from your device from home or in the library. Collect your printed documents from any of our nine library branches within 24 hours.

Ensure that you have enough money on your card before you try to print. 

  1. Click on the Webprint from your device button below. 
  2. Select Library Card Number Login
  3. Enter your library card number and PIN (your date of birth DDMMYY) and select login
  4. Upload your document or enter the necessary information for printing an email or from URL.
  5. When the document status says waiting for release, go to any Canterbury-Bankstown Library. Log in to a printer, tap print release and release your documents. 

Local and family history

We have a huge range of historical resources, including documents and images, which reveal the history of Canterbury-Bankstown. Our local and family history specialists welcome questions or are happy to guide you through our extensive local history collection. We can also show you how to follow your own family's history. 

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