Due to the NSW Government COVID-19 public health orders, our nine branches are temporarily closed and in-person programs cancelled.

However, you can still join our libraries online and then you can immediately access our eLibrary, which is open 24-7 with eBooks, audiobooks, movies, magazines and more.

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​​​​​​​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​

• Preschool Story Time
• Baby Rhyme Time
• Homework Help
• After School Fun
• Help with Reading​
• Play to Learn
• Sensory Story Time
• English Conversation Groups
• Justice of the Peace​
• ​Book Clubs
• Movies at Your Library
• Knitting Groups
• Tuesday Technology Club

Please note, some programs are altered due to Covid-19 restrictions.​

Available online only

• Your library @ home: online programs, including author events, art and exercise

Location

80 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200