​​​​​​​Contact details​

Phone: 9707 9704

Opening h​ours

• Monday to Friday 9.30am-8pm
• Saturday 10am-4pm
• Sunday 1-4pm
• Public holidays-closed​​
  

​About​​​

​The Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre opened on 6 April 2014 as a new state-of-the-art community facility. It boasts 5,000 square metres ​of library. Designed by internationally renowned architect, Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT), the community facility meets the current and future needs of our growing city. ​

Special features include:  

• Sustainability initiatives include improved performance lighting and efficient air conditioning system;
• In-lib​rary environmental 'Green Wall' using the natural filtering properties of plants for unique air quality system;
• Dedicated History@Bankstown library;​
• 4 hour free basement parking; 
• Passenger lift.

​Services​

• Click & Collect​;
• Online Catalogue to search and reserve items, and manage your account; ​
• eResources for leisure and study;
• Browsing of the collection;
• Newspapers
• 24/7 Book Return Chute;
• Free computers for members;
• Free Wifi;
• Colour and Black& White printing, photocopying and scanning;
• EFTPOS facilities (currently no cash handling at service desks); 
• Community Information Service;
• Casual seating​;​
• Study spaces.
  

Programs​

Please note, many programs are altered due to Covid restrictions.​

• Programs for Children: Preschool Storytime;
• HSC Study Space​, Mon-Thurs, 4pm-8pm; 
• Homework Help Tutor;
• English conversation and ESL classes;
• Online programs for Adults  (Art, Craft and Exercise); 
• Justice of the Peace​;
• ​Book Clubs;
• Help with Reading​;
• Knitting and craft groups.

Location

80 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200