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Locations and memberships

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.  

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 $5 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.

Please note that Campsie Library will be temporarily closed all day Wednesday 4 October for maintenance. All programs at Campsie Library will be cancelled for the day including the Justice of the Peace service.

Branch

Contact details

Current opening hours

​Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre

​Phone: 9707 9704
Address: 80 Rickard Road, BANKSTOWN NSW 2200
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Monday to Friday: 9.30am-8pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: 1-4pm

Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre

Phone: 9789 9405
Address: 14-28 Amy Street, CAMPSIE NSW 2194
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Monday to Friday: 9.30am-8pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: 2-5pm

​Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre

​Phone: 9707 9740
Address: 12 Chester Hill Road, CHESTER HILL NSW 2162
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am-8pm

Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am-5pm

Saturday: 10am-1pm

Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre

Phone: 9789 9417 
Address: Corner Homer and William Streets, EARLWOOD NSW 2206
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​Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre

​Phone: 9707 9744
Address: Community Place, GREENACRE NSW 2190
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Tuesday,  Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am-5pm

Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre

Phone: 9789 9419
Address: 62 The Boulevarde, LAKEMBA NSW 2195
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am-8pm

Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am-5pm

Saturday: 10am-1pm

​Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre

​Phone: 9707 9747
Address: 132 Cahors Road, PADSTOW NSW 2211
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​Panania Library and Knowledge Centre

​Phone: 9707 9737
Address: Corner Tower Street and Anderson Avenue, PANANIA NSW 2213
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am-8pm

Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am-5pm

Saturday: 10am-1pm

Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre​

Phone: 9707 5436

Address: 80 Kentucky Road, RIVERWOOD NSW 2210
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am-8pm

Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am-5pm

Saturday: 10am-1pm

Little Free Libraries

Hurlstone Park
Canterbury Railway Station
Belmore Railway Station

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week​

 

 

 

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Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centrehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/bankstown-library-knowledge-centreBankstown Library and Knowledge CentreAs 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 Centrehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/campsie-library-knowledge-centreCampsie Library and Knowledge CentreOur library service has undergone exciting and innovative changes, reflecting the dynamic environment of today's public libraries.
Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centrehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/chester-hill-library-knowledge-centreChester Hill Library and Knowledge CentreRead about what you can do at the Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre.
Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centrehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/earlwood-library-knowledge-centreEarlwood Library and Knowledge CentreEarlwood Library and Knowledge Centre has a plenty of features; extensive collections of books, publications and fantastic programs.
Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centrehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/greenacre-library-knowledge-centreGreenacre Library and Knowledge CentreGreenacre 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 Centreshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/joining-our-library-knowledge-centresJoining our Library and Knowledge CentresLibrary membership is free and open to anyone. Find out more about how to apply and what your membership entails here.
Lakemba Libraryhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/lakemba-library-knowledge-centreLakemba LibraryLakemba Knowledge Centre is great for development and research for all ages, and of course, a large collection of books and publications.
Little Free Librarieshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/little-free-libraryLittle Free LibrariesLittle Free Libraries is an innovative idea which encourages lending with a difference, absolutely free.
Padstow Library and Knowledge Centrehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/padstow-library-knowledge-centrePadstow Library and Knowledge CentrePadstow 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 Centrehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/panania-library-knowledge-centrePanania Library and Knowledge CentrePanania 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 Centrehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-memberships/riverwood-library-knowledge-centreRiverwood Library and Knowledge CentreRiverwood Library and Knowledge Centre has a huge collection of items to lend, activities and cultural events to take part in.

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