Locations and memberships

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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.

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Under Council’s Library Services Policy, which came into effect on 1 July 2018, parents/guardians of children under the 12 years of age must remain on library premises. For more details, download our Library Services Policy.

We have a total of 10 libraries in the Canterbury-Bankstown area. Libraries are not just for books – although we have an extensive collection – and in fact, they can be accessed for digital resources, computers, classes, activities and more.

We have pages for each library and knowledge centre in the Canterbury-Bankstown; but you can find key information and the link for each one below, at a glance.

Branch	Contact details	Opening hours
Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9789 9423 Address: 14-28 Amy Street, CAMPSIE NSW 2194 View map »	Monday to Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday, 9.30am-4pm Sunday, 2pm-5pm Closed public holidays
Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9789 9417 Address: Corner Homer and William Streets, EARLWOOD NSW 2206 View map »	Monday and Thursday, 10am-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, 9.30am-noon Closed Sunday and public holidays
Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9789 9419 Address: 62 The Boulevarde, LAKEMBA NSW 2195 View map »	Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-8pm Wednesday and Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday 9.30am-noon Closed Sunday and public holidays
Riverwood Library and Community Hub	Phone: 9707 5436 Address: 80 Kentucky Road, RIVERWOOD NSW 2210 View map »	Monday and Thursday, 10am-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, 9.30am-noon Closed Sunday and public holidays
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9708 Address: 80 Rickard Road, BANKSTOWN NSW 2200 View map »	Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday, 1pm-4pm Closed public holidays
Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre	Tel: 9707 9740 Address: 12 Chester Hill Road, CHESTER HILL NSW 2162 View map »	Monday to Thursday, 9am-8pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-noon Closed Sunday and public holidays
Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9744 Address: Community Place, GREENACRE NSW 2190 View map »	Monday and Thursday, 9am-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-noon
Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9747 Address: 132 Cahors Road, PADSTOW NSW 2211 View map »	Monday to Thursday, 9am-8pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-noon Closed Sunday and public holidays
Panania Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9737 Address: Corner Tower Street and Anderson Avenue, PANANIA NSW 2213 View map »	Monday to Thursday, 9am-8pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-noon Closed Sunday and public holidays
Little Free Libraries	Campsie Railway Station Hurlstone Park Railway Station Canterbury Family Day Care Canterbury Railway Station Belmore Railway Station	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre	https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/lakemba-library-knowledge-centre	Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre	Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre is great for development and research for all ages, and of course, a large collection of books and publications.
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.
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.

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Under Council’s Library Services Policy, which came into effect on 1 July 2018, parents/guardians of children under the 12 years of age must remain on library premises. For more details, download our Library Services Policy.

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Locations and memberships

​Under Council’s Library Services Policy, which came into effect on 1 July 2018, parents/guardians of children under the 12 years of age must remain on library premises. For more details, down​load our Library Services Policy. ​​​

Under Council’s Library Services Policy, which came into effect on 1 July 2018, parents/guardians of children under the 12 years of age must remain on library premises. For more details, download our Library Services Policy.