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.

Libraries are not just for books (although we have an extensive collection!); they can be accessed for digital resources, computers, classes, activities and more. Find out what each Library and Knowledge Centre offers by clicking on the links below.

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

From Monday 5 October 2020, these are the hours at each of the nine Library branches.
They will be reviewed periodically.

Branch	Contact details	Opening hours
Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9789 9339 Address: 14-28 Amy Street, CAMPSIE NSW 2194 View map »	Monday to Friday 9.30am-8pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 2-5pm Public holidays - closed
Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9789 9417 Address: Corner Homer and William Streets, EARLWOOD NSW 2206 View map »	Monday & Thursday 9.30am-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday, Sunday & public holidays - closed
Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9789 9419 Address: 62 The Boulevarde, LAKEMBA NSW 2195 View map »	Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am-8pm Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday 10am-1pm Sunday & public holidays - closed
Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 5436 Address: 80 Kentucky Road, RIVERWOOD NSW 2210 View map »	Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am-8pm Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday 10am-1pm Sunday & public holidays - closed
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9708 Address: 80 Rickard Road, BANKSTOWN NSW 2200 View map »	Monday to Friday 9.30am-8pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 1-4pm Public holidays - closed
Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre	Tel: 9707 9740 Address: 12 Chester Hill Road, CHESTER HILL NSW 2162 View map »	Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am-8pm Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday 10am-1pm Sunday & public holidays - closed
Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9744 Address: Community Place, GREENACRE NSW 2190 View map »	Monday & Thursday 9.30am-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday, Sunday & public holidays - closed
Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9747 Address: 132 Cahors Road, PADSTOW NSW 2211 View map »	Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am-8pm Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday, Sunday & public holidays - closed
Panania Library and Knowledge Centre	Phone: 9707 9737 Address: Corner Tower Street and Anderson Avenue, PANANIA NSW 2213 View map »	Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am-8pm Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday 10am-1pm Sunday & public holidays - closed
Little Free Libraries	Campsie Railway Station Hurlstone Park Railway Station Canterbury Railway Station Belmore Railway Station	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week