Locations and memberships

Photo of foyer of Lakemba Branch Library

City of Canterbury Bankstown proudly provides a range of library and knowledge centres across the local area. Locations membership library Canterbury Bankstown City of Canterbury Bankstown proudly provides a range of library and knowledge centres across the local area.

Our libraries are open in accordance with the NSW Government's Public Health Orders. Please check our library news page for details and the branch pages below for opening hours.

Due to the changing circumstances around COVID-19, we have cancelled our onsite programs for January and February. Please check back soon for restarting dates. Check out Your Library @ Home for activities you can do at home.

With the significant increase in COVID-19 cases, we are experiencing some staff shortages and will be reducing our weekday opening hours. All branches will close at 5pm until further notice, other than:

Bankstown, which will be open until 8pm Monday to Thursday
Chester Hill, which will be open until 8pm on Thursdays
Lakemba, which will be open until 8pm on Tuesdays

Due to the ongoing impact the virus is having on staff numbers, we may need to change these hours or close a library branch at short notice. We will post these changes here and on Facebook.

Libraries are not just for books, although we have an extensive collection! We also offer digital resources, computers, classes, activities and more. Find out what each Library and Knowledge Centre offers by clicking on the links below.

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Library Memberships

Library membership is free and you can even join online. Next time you visit the library, bring your photo ID and proof of name and address to receive your library card.

Under Council's Library Services Policy, which came into effect on 1 July 2018, parents/guardians of children under 12 years of age must remain on library premises. Anyone under 16 years of age must have a parent authority to join the library. For more details, download our Library Services Policy.

Lost cards can be replaced at a cost of $3 with photo ID/ proof of name and address.

Locations and Hours

24-hour return facilities are available at Campsie, Bankstown, Riverwood and Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centres. An after-hours return chute is available at Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre.

Branch	Contact details	Current opening hours
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9704 Address: 80 Rickard Road, BANKSTOWN NSW 2200 View map »	Monday to Thursday: 9.30am-8pm Friday: 9.30am-5pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 1-4pm
Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9789 9405 Address: 14-28 Amy Street, CAMPSIE NSW 2194 View map »	Monday to Friday: 9.30am-5pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 2-5pm
Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9740 Address: 12 Chester Hill Road, CHESTER HILL NSW 2162 View map »	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am-5pm Thursday: 9.30am-8pm Saturday: 10am-1pm
Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9789 9417 Address: Corner Homer and William Streets, EARLWOOD NSW 2206 View map »
Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9744 Address: Community Place, GREENACRE NSW 2190 View map »
Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9789 9419 Address: 62 The Boulevarde, LAKEMBA NSW 2195 View map »	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.30am-5pm Tuesday: 9.30am-8pm Saturday: 10am-1pm
Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9747 Address: 132 Cahors Road, PADSTOW NSW 2211 View map »
Panania Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9737 Address: Corner Tower Street and Anderson Avenue, PANANIA NSW 2213 View map »	Saturday: 10am-1pm
Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 5436 Address: 80 Kentucky Road, RIVERWOOD NSW 2210 View map »
Little Free Libraries	Hurlstone Park Canterbury Railway Station Belmore Railway Station	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Subscribe to Library Enews	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/subscribe-to-library-enews	Subscribe to Library Enews	E-News is a great way to keep up-to-date on the latest news and events happening at our Library and Knowledge Centres, conveniently delivered to your inbox!
Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/earlwood-library-knowledge-centre	Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre	Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre has a plenty of features; extensive collections of books, publications and fantastic programs.
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/bankstown-library-knowledge-centre	Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre	As more than just a library, Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre has a range of facilities and programs, as well as enviable collections.
Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/campsie-library-knowledge-centre	Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre	Our library service has undergone exciting and innovative changes, reflecting the dynamic environment of today's public libraries.
Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/chester-hill-library-knowledge-centre	Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre	Read about what you can do at the Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre.
Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/greenacre-library-knowledge-centre	Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre	Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre has continued to grow for over 50 years, and now boasts modern features and extensive collections.
Joining our Library and Knowledge Centres	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/joining-our-library-knowledge-centres	Joining our Library and Knowledge Centres	Library membership is free and open to anyone. Find out more about how to apply and what your membership entails here.
Lakemba Library	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/lakemba-library-knowledge-centre	Lakemba Library	Lakemba Knowledge Centre is great for development and research for all ages, and of course, a large collection of books and publications.
Little Free Libraries	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/little-free-library	Little Free Libraries	Little Free Libraries is an innovative idea which encourages lending with a difference, absolutely free.
Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/padstow-library-knowledge-centre	Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre	Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre has been open since 1959, and in its current existence, it proves itself as a relevant asset to the community.
Panania Library and Knowledge Centre	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/panania-library-knowledge-centre	Panania Library and Knowledge Centre	Panania Library and Knowledge Centre has been open since 1968, and houses an array of key titles and hosts some important programs in the area.
Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/riverwood-library-knowledge-centre	Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre	Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre has a huge collection of items to lend, activities and cultural events to take part in.