School Holiday Programs

Riverwood

Pickleball

Our next Knockout Tournament will be held on Wednesday 3 December. Limited spots available!

October to December

Belmore

Boxing class at BYRC

Join our introduction to boxing class to learn the basics of boxing and self-defence through drills and games.

Thursdays, 5:00–5:45pm

Mayoral Christmas Food Donation Drive

Spread the joy of Christmas to local families in need.

18 November-15 December 2025

Riverwood

Casual shooting basketball

Casual shooting is a chance for you to work on your basketball skills, meet new people or play a social game. $7.50 per person.

Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities

Riverwood

Kids Play

Discover all things kids play at MIISC! From our fun-filled soft playroom to our brand-new Indoor Play Centre, there's something for every little explorer. Casual entry $8.90 

Weekdays, 9am-4pm

Bankstown

Guring Gang playgroup

Facilitated by BCRG, the Guring Gang supported playgroup is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children aged 0-5 and their families. 

Thursdays, 10am-noon, during school term, run for 8 weeks starting from week 2.

Lakemba

English conversation group Lakemba

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Thursday, 10am-noon (during school term)

Greenacre

Justice of the Peace Service Greenacre

JP services are available at Greenacre Library on Thursdays.

Thursday, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Happy crafting Bankstown

Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?

Thursday, 10am-noon

Bankstown

English conversation group Bankstown | post-beginners

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Thursday, 10-11.30am (during school terms)

Earlwood

Happy crafting Earlwood

Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?

First Monday of the month, 10.30am-noon

Chester Hill

Baby rhyme time Chester Hill

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Thursday, 10am (during school term)

Riverwood

Toddler time Riverwood

Fun interactive session for children aged 18 month to 3 years.

Thursday, 10-10.45am (during school term)

Sold Out

Bankstown

Aboriginal Cultural Weaving Workshop

Come along and learn the art of Aboriginal cultural weaving with local Elder and Wiradjuri woman, Lee Carr. Limited numbers so get in quick. 

10am-12.30pm

• 28 August
• 11 September

Riverwood

Show me the movie Riverwood

Join us for FREE movie screenings at our libraries.

Second Thursday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm

Greenacre

Preschool story time Greenacre

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children

​Thursday, 11am (during school term)

Campsie

Baby rhyme time Campsie

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Thursday, 11am-noon (during school terms)

Bankstown

Preschool story time Bankstown

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children

Thursday, 11am-noon (during school terms)

Panania

Preschool story time Panania

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children

Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-noon

Earlwood

Chair yoga Earlwood

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Thursday, 11.30am-12.30pm (during school terms)

Campsie

Chair yoga Campsie

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Thursday, 12.50-1.50pm (during school terms)

Riverwood

Book a librarian Riverwood

Bookings required for a 30-minute, one-on-one session with our library staff to help you with your computer and information needs.

Monday and Thursday, from 2pm

Bankstown

Book a librarian Bankstown

You can Book-a-librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs.

Tuesdays, 10am-noon, and Thursdays, 2.30-4pm

Campsie

Active hearts Campsie

Exercise class for over 50’s

Thursday, 2.30-3.30pm

Belmore

BYRC Youth Drop-in

This is a space for young people to enjoy their afternoon where they can play pool, be social, meet new people and have access to our youth services.

Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during school term from 3-5pm

Lakemba

Youth chess club Lakemba

Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!

Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm (during school terms)

Greenacre

Help with reading Greenacre

Help with reading is designed to help students in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills and their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers.

Monday and Thursday, 4-6pm (during school terms)

Campsie

Homework help Campsie

We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments

Wednesday and Thursday, 4-7pm

Earlwood

Justice of the Peace Service Earlwood

JP services are available at Earlwood Library on Tuesday and Thursday. Please call the library to confirm.

Tuesday, 10am-noon, and Thursday, 5-7pm

Riverwood

Family movie fun Riverwood

Jump into your pyjamas and bring the family along to our FREE movie at Riverwood library.

Thursday 11 December, 5.30-7.30pm

Chester Hill

Justice of the Peace service Chester Hill

JP services are available at Chester Hill Library on Thursdays.

Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm

Community Event

Sefton

Strength and Balance

Light cardio and strength training using body weight

Weekly on a Friday, 8-9am

Padstow

Baby Rhyme Time Padstow

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Friday, 10-10.30am (during school term)
Bookings required. Bookings open from 9.30am on the day.

Riverwood

Knitting group Riverwood

Enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers at our popular knitting group every second and fourth Friday of each month at Riverwood Library.

Friday, twice a month, 10am–noon

Bankstown

Knitting group Bankstown

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers

Friday, 10am-noon 

Yagoona

Walking Football

Develop football skills, play the game and meet new people, or come along as a spectator

Weekly on a Friday, 10-11.30am

Campsie

English conversation group Campsie

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am-noon

Panania

Baby rhyme time Panania

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Friday, 10-10.30am (during school term).
Bookings required. Bookings open from 9.30am on the day.

Chester Hill

English conversation group Chester Hill

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Every Friday (during school terms), 10-11.30am

Earlwood

Bingo Earlwood

Playing bingo is a fun activity and a great way to meet new friends

Second Friday of each month, 10.30-11.30am

Bankstown

Book club Bankstown

Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?

Monthly – First Thursday of the month, 5.30-7.30pm

Monthly - Second Friday of the month, 11am-1pm

Monthly - Fourth Friday of the month, 11am-1pm

Panania

Knitting group Panania

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.

Fridays, 11am-1pm

Padstow

Chair yoga Padstow

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Fridays during school term, 11.30am-12.30pm

Riverwood

Justice of the Peace Service Riverwood

JP services are available at Riverwood Library on Monday and Friday every week. Please call the library to confirm.

Mondays, 5-7pm and Fridays, 1-3pm

Bankstown

Chair yoga Bankstown

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor? Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Friday, 1-2pm (during school terms)

Campsie

Mandarin Music Group

Are you passionate about Chinese music?

Friday, 1-3pm (during school terms)

Lakemba

Pokémon challenge Lakemba

A battle game of the cleverest.

Monday 12 January, 2:30-4pm 

Campsie

​Health and wellbeing sessions in Mandarin

Campsie Library will be holding weekly Health and Wellbeing sessions in Mandarin during term time

Fridays, 3-5pm (during school term)

Padstow

Brick Building Club ​Padstow

Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks

Wednesdays and Fridays during school terms, 3.30-4.30pm

Panania

After school fun Panania

Our libraries have a great range of after school  activities, events and services available to benefit everyone

Wednesdays and Fridays, 3.30-4.30pm (during school term)

Padstow

Book a Librarian Padstow

Do you need help using technology?

Mondays 4-5pm and Fridays 11am-noon

Campsie

Youth Dungeons and Dragons Club Campsie

Dungeons and Dragons is the old-school tabletop collaborative roleplaying game where players and storyteller work to solve mysteries, right wrongs and deal with evil in all forms.

Fortnightly, Fridays 5-7.45pm (from 16 May)
During school terms

Campsie

New Challengers Evening - Chess

Recapture the fun of games night at Wolf's Den in Campsie Library on Friday evenings from 5.30-7.30pm!

Second and fourth Friday of the month, 5.30-7.30pm

Padstow

Rotary Padstow Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight is a fun-filled night featuring entertainment, food stalls and fireworks.

Sunday 14 December, 6-9:15pm

Birrong

Bankstown Men’s Shed Inc

A place where men can meet up, share and learn new skills and enjoy each other’s company

Every Monday to Wednesday, 8am-2pm

Padstow

Knitting group Padstow

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.

Mondays, 9.30-11.30am

Community Event

Bankstown

Bankstown Dementia Carers’ Group Inc

Come along to our dementia carers’ drop in centre for fun activities, meet other carers and connect

Second, third and fourth Monday of each month (except Public Holidays), 10am-2pm

Community Event

Earlwood

Folk dancing

Learn folk dances from all around the world from a professional teacher

Every Monday, 10am-noon

Community Event

Bankstown

Older Women’s Network Greek Group

Group open for all female community members. Exercise class, dancing and outings scheduled

Weekly on a Monday, 10-11.30am

Lakemba

Get ready for big school Lakemba

Give your child a head start to kindergarten. 

Monday, 10-11am (during school terms)

Riverwood

Get ready for big school Riverwood

Give your child a head start to kindergarten. 

Monday, 10-11am (during school terms)

Campsie

Chinese classical poetry - Cantonese

Bookings are essential

Monday, 10am-noon (during school term)

Lakemba

Justice of the Peace service Lakemba

JP services are available at Lakemba Library on Mondays. Please call the branch library to confirm.

Monday, 10-11.30am (excluding public holidays)
 

Lakemba

Chair yoga Lakemba

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?

Monday, 11.30am-12.30pm (during school term)

Campsie

Mahjong club Campsie

Mahjong is a social game that keeps your brain active, improves memory and stimulates your mind.

Monday, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm, Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm (during school terms)

Earlwood

After school fun Earlwood

Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone

Monday, 3.30-4.30pm (during school terms)

Chester Hill

After school fun ​​Chester Hill

​​Our libraries have a great range of after school  activities, events and services available to benefit everyone

Monday, 3.30-4.30pm (during school term)

Bankstown

First Nations Youth Group

Come along to meet and hang out with other local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people while connecting to culture

Mondays, 3.30-5.30pm, during school term (closed public holidays), for 8 weeks from 20 October to 15 December 2025.

Lakemba

Homework help Lakemba

We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments

Monday, 4-7pm (during school term)

Bankstown

English Conversation Groups Bankstown | ​Pre-beginners

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Monday, 4-5.30pm (during school term)

Riverwood

Pickleball coaching sessions

Take your game to the next level with our new pickleball sessions! 

Mondays, 24 November – 29 December, 7-9pm

Bankstown

Yackety Yak: First Nations Coffee and Chat

Come along and have a yarn with other First Nations community members

Every Tuesday in school term, 10am-noon

Walking basketball for Seniors

Fun, interactive and low impact team sport

Weekly on a Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am 

Panania

Justice of the Peace Service Panania

JP services are available at Panania Library on the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Tuesday, 10am-noon

Greenacre

Baby rhyme time Greenacre

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Tuesday, 10-10.30am (during school term)

Community Event

Earlwood

Earlwood Seniors Group

Social group, play indoor bowls, craft activities, outings and a lot of social interactions

Every Tuesday, 10am

Community Event

Panania

​Tai chi

A gentle way to exercise

Every Tuesday, 10am

Bankstown

Baby rhyme time Bankstown

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Tuesday, 10am and 11am (during school terms)

Lakemba

Baby rhyme time Lakemba

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Tuesday, 10am (during school terms)

Campsie

Tai Chi for Seniors | Beginner

Join us at Campsie Library for our FREE Tai Chi class for Seniors! Bookings for Term 2 are now open.

Tuesday, 10-11am (during school term)

Bankstown

Let's read - Reading group for English language learners

Do you love reading and enjoy making conversations with other people about books?

Tuesday, 10-11.30am (during school terms)

Panania

Adult Chess Club Panania

Join one of our weekly chess clubs to play a social game of chess or to learn from a chess master

Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm

Campsie

Preschool Story Time in Chinese | 学龄前中文故事会

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the joys of stories in your language. Session activities include stories, singing and craft

Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am (during school terms)

Chester Hill

Preschool story time Chester Hill

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children

Tuesday, 11am-noon (during school term)

Lakemba

Bengali Friendship Group | বেঙ্গলি ফ্রেন্ডশিপ গ্রুপ

Would you like to meet new friends who speak the same language as you?

Tuesday, noon-1pm (during school term)

Riverwood

Chair yoga Riverwood

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Tuesday, 12.15-1.15pm (during school term)

Campsie

Chinese Calligraphy - Mandarin

Discover the centuries-old secrets of Chinese calligraphy and develop your own unique piece with ink and a brush.

Tuesday and Wednesdays, 1.30-3pm

日期：每周二、每周三, 时间：下午1点30分至3点

Community Event

Canterbury

​Active hearts Canterbury

Exercise class for over 50’s

Every Tuesday, 2.30-3.30pm

Panania

Help with Reading Panania

Help with Reading is designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers

Tuesdays, 3.30-5.30pm. Bookings required.

Riverwood

Help with reading Riverwood

Help with Reading is designed to help students in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to volunteers.

​Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.30-4.45pm

Lakemba

After school fun Lakemba

Our libraries have a great range of after school  activities, events and services available to benefit everyone

Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm (during school term)

Chester Hill

Help with reading Chester Hill

Help with Reading is designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers

Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm (during school term)

Greenacre

After school fun Greenacre

​​Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone

Tuesday, 3.30pm (during school term)

Sold Out

Bankstown

Adult Dungeons and Dragons Club Bankstown

Join the adventure to solve mysteries, right wrongs and deal with evil in all forms.

Fortnightly, Tuesdays 5-7.30pm (starting Tuesday 4 February)

Panania

Youth Dungeons & Dragons club Panania

Dungeons and Dragons is a classic tabletop roleplaying game that you can now play weekly at Panania Library!

Tuesdays, 5-7.30pm (weekly during school terms)
Bookings essential.

Audio book club

Do you want to join a book club but never seem to find the time to read the book?

Third Tuesday of the month, 6.30-7.30pm

Community Event

Riverwood

​Dance Fit

Low impact dance to your favourite songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and all the classics

Weekly on Wednesdays, 10-11am

Lakemba

Preschool story time Lakemba

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children

Wednesday, 10-11am (during school term)

Bankstown

Toddler time Bankstown

Fun interactive session for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years.

Wednesday, 10-10.30am (during school terms)

Belmore

Campsie-Kingsgrove Probus group

Stimulate thought and activity at a time when it is easy to become complacent

10.30am third Wednesday of the month

Chester Hill

Get Ready for Big School​ Chester Hill

Give your child a head start once they get to kindergarten.

Wednesdays, 11am-noon

Padstow

Bingo Padstow

Playing bingo is a fun activity and a great way to meet new friends

Monthly on Wednesday, 11am-noon

Bookings essential.

Riverwood

Preschool story time Riverwood

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children

Wednesday, 10am (during school term)

Bankstown

Wiradjuri Language for Beginners: Incorporating Language, Culture and Heritage

The Wiradjuri Language for Beginners program is traditionally taught through story, song, art and direct instruction, using a variety of resources and activities. 

Every Wednesday during school term, check class times.

Panania

Baby rhyme time Panania

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Wednesdays, 11-11.30am (during school terms). 
Bookings required. Bookings open from 9.30am on the day.

Panania

Chair yoga Panania

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1-2pm (during school term)

Riverwood

Smart devices support and form filling service Riverwood

Face-to-face service is strictly by appointment only

Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm

Lakemba

Knitting group Lakemba

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers

Wednesday, 2-4pm (during school term)

Bankstown

Families Connect to Culture

Families Connect to Culture includes a range of culturally embedded experiences for First Nations children and families, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance, budget cooking, art and craft, weaving and dreamtime stories

3.15-5.30pm, Wednesdays during school term. Starts week 2 and runs for 8 weeks. 

Greenacre

Brick building club Greenacre

Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks

Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm, during school terms.

Bankstown

Local and Family History Drop-In sessions Bankstown

Chat with a librarian to learn more about your local and family history. Enquiries by phone or email are welcome. No bookings required.

Third Thursday of every month, 10am-noon

Chester Hill

Christmas at the library - Chester Hill

Celebrate Christmas at Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre!

Thursday 18 December, 10:30am 

Bankstown

Movie club: movies and discussion

Movie Clubs are for anyone who loves to watch and discuss movies

Third Friday of every month, 10am-12.30pm

Campsie

Chinese Painting | ​国画班

​Join our Chinese painting class to learn the basics of traditional Chinese ink brush painting

Third Friday of the month (during the school term)

Chester Hill

Vietnamese Friendship Group | ​Nhóm Thân Hữu Việt Nam

Do you want to meet new friends from your local Vietnamese community? 

Last Friday of each month, 1-4pm

Extra holiday waste services

Bins overflowing? Drop off extra waste and recycling for FREE

• Every Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
• 27 December to 11 January

Riverwood

Book club Riverwood

Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?

First Thursday of every month, 11am-noon

Pride Youth Group

The PRIDE Youth Group is a safe, inclusive and friendly space. Each session varies from activities, discussions, excursions, special guests and events.

First and third Thursday of every month

Padstow

Chinese friendship group Padstow | 华人联谊小组

Padstow图书馆诚意邀请您参加每个月一次的

Last Wednesday of every month, 11am-noon.

Riverwood

Chinese book club | 中文阅读俱乐部

Join our Chinese book club to meet other readers, have a chat and find new Chinese books, magazines and DVDs to borrow

First Friday of the month, 10-11am

Chester Hill

Show me the movie Chester Hill

Join us for FREE movie screenings at our libraries

Friday 2 May, 10.30am-12.30pm

Campsie

​Chinese Drawing | 素描小组

Join our Chinese drawing class to learn drawing skills and obtain a basic introduction to drawing

First Friday of the month, 10.30am-noon (during school term)

Revesby

Swim school holiday program Revesby

Age 3+

Week 1:  Monday 5-Friday 9 January

Week 2: Monday 12-Friday 16 January

Week 3: Monday 19-Friday 23 January

Roselands

Swim school holiday program Roselands

Age 3+

Week 1:  Monday 5-Friday 9 January

Week 2: Monday 12-Friday 16 January

Week 3: Monday 19-Friday 23 January

Birrong

Swim school holiday program Birrong

Age +3

Week 1:  Monday 5-Friday 9 January

Week 2: Monday 12-Friday 16 January

Week 3: Monday 19-Friday 23 January

Online classic reads group

This is a group open to anyone who enjoys reading Classic Books

The first Monday of the month, noon-2pm

(October's meeting will be Tuesday 7 October, following the long weekend)

 

Chester Hill

Volcanoes and slime time Chester Hill

Slimy, scientific, explosive, educational fun at Chester Hill Library!

Monday 5 January, 1:30-3pm

Bankstown

Polish Friendship Group | Polska grupa przyjaciol

Do you want to meet new friends from your local Polish community?

First Tuesday of every month, 10-11.30am

Chester Hill

Bubble fun Chester Hill

Slop on some sunscreen, slap on a hat and join us in Chester Hill Library’s central courtyard for some FREE bubble-filled fun! Registrations are essential.

Tuesday 6 January, 10:30-11:30am

Campsie

Justice of the Peace service Campsie

JP services are available at Campsie Library on Wednesdays.

Wednesday, 10am-12:45pm

Belmore

Drop-in activities @ BYRC

Challenge friends to pool, table tennis or gaming consoles, or unleash your creativity with art projects and sessions on musical instruments.

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, January 7-30, 10am-4:30pm

Riverwood

Buildtopia Riverwood

Dive into the exciting world of STEM. 

Thursday 8 January, 1:30-4pm 

Belmore

Table tennis competition

A fun afternoon playing table tennis with prizes for winners of the round robin competition.

Friday 9 January, 2-4pm

Riverwood

Soccer Skills Clinic

Kids will sharpen their dribbling, passing, and shooting through interactive activities and friendly competitions.

Monday 12 and 19 January, 9am-noon

Bankstown

Movie day: The Pout‑Pout Fish

Come with us to watch the brand-new film The Pout‑Pout Fish on the big screen.

Monday 12 January, 10am-1pm

Riverwood

Basketball Skills Clinic

Our basketball clinic blends skill-building with fun, helping kids improve their coordination, teamwork and confidence on the court.

Tuesday 13 and 20 January, 9am-noon

Bankstown

Justice of the Peace service Bankstown

Justice of the Peace volunteers are available to witness a statutory declaration, witness an affidavit, or certify copies of original documents

Tuesday, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Ice skating at Ice Zoo

Join us as we head to Ice Zoo in Mascot for a day of ice skating. 

Tuesday 13 January, 11am-3pm

Panania

Brick building fun Panania

Join our FREE brick building session at Panania Library in the summer holidays! 

Tuesday 13 January, 2:30-4pm

Busy People Book Club

Are you a book lover, but have little time to read? 

The second Tuesday of the month, 6.30-7.30pm

Bus to Beach

Get ready for a milestone moment. Bus to Beach will mark its 20th year of service in 2026!

• Wednesdays 14 and 21 January, 9am-3pm
• Saturdays 17 and 24 January, 9am-3pm

Riverwood

Paint by numbers Riverwood

Water colouring made easy for your young artist!

Wednesday 14 January, 11am-noon

Belmore

Quick snacks cooking class

Learn how to make quick and easy snacks with basic ingredients.

Friday 14 January, 2-4pm

Panania

Games afternoon Panania

Drop in for a fun afternoon of games

Wednesday 14 January, 2:30-4pm 

Chester Hill

Family movie Chester Hill

Join us for a cheerful school holiday movie that brings families together for fun, laughter and connection.  

Thursday 15 January, 2:30-4pm

Belmore

Chess tournament

Learn to how to play chess, then duel other participants to find the Youth Centre Chess Champion.

Friday 16 January, 2-4pm

Riverwood

Family movie Riverwood

Join us for a FREE movie at the library these holidays!

Friday 16 January, 2-4pm 

Bankstown

Kids Bingo Bankstown

Join us for a fun afternoon of bingo!

Friday 16 January, 2:30-3:30pm

Chullora

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Nitrixx Fitness

Learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in this beginner’s class.

Monday 19 January, 1-4pm

Bankstown

White card training

Are you interested in a career in construction? 

Tuesday 20 January 2026, 10am-4pm

Bankstown

Ceramic Bird Nests

In this two-part workshop, students will create their very own decorative ceramic bird complete with a pinch pot nest. 

Tuesday 20 and 27 January, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Ceramic Board Games: Tic-Tac-Toe

In this two-part workshop, students will design a game of tic-tac-toe (aka noughts and crosses) and sculpt their very own board to play with. 

Tuesday 20 and 27 January, 1-3pm

Bankstown

Ceramic homewares: Garlic mincers and napkin holders

In this two-part workshop, you will learn to sculpt and decorate your very own functional homewares.

Tuesday 20 and 27 January, 6-8pm

Bankstown

Fantasy Animal Sculptures

In this one-day sculpting workshop for kids, students will study a variety of fantasy animals.

Wednesday 21 January, 10am-12pm

Bankstown

Kids Landscape Painting En Plein Air

In this painting workshop for older kids, students will first learn fundamental skills in landscape painting.

Wednesday 21 January, 1-3pm

Belmore

Bread and muffin cooking class

Learn how to bake bread (and muffins) in this easy-to-follow workshop.

Wednesday 21 January, 2-4pm

Belmore

Bread and muffin cooking class - Cloned

Learn how to bake bread (and muffins) in this easy-to-follow workshop.

Wednesday 21 January, 2-4pm

Riverwood

Safer driver workshop

The NSW Safer Drivers Course teaches learner drivers aged under 25 to develop safe driving skills and prepare for driving solo.

Thursday 22 January 2026, 10am-4pm 

Riverwood

CBCITY Volunteer Squad

Become part of the many opportunities there are to assist with both Council-led and partnership events.

Thursday 22 January 2026, 10am-4pm  

Riverwood

Pickleball and Volleyball Skills Clinic

Each net sport – pickleball and volleyball – is designed to build coordination and confidence through fun, hands-on play. 

Friday 16 and 23 January, 9am-noon

Belmore

Science games challenge

Test your logic and problem-solving skills as you construct, bounce and navigate your way around science games. 

Friday 23 January, 2-4pm

Bankstown

Adults Landscape Painting En Plein Air

In this painting workshop for adults, you will learn fundamental skills in landscape painting.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 4 - 6pm

Padstow

Aussie Party in the Park

A well-loved community favourite is back!

Monday 26 January 2026, 4–9pm

Bankstown

Kids Landscape Painting with Nature

Workshop participants will visit the garden at Bankstown Arts Centre to collect natural materials such as sticks and leaves.

Wednesday 28 January, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Kids Creative Ceramic Projects

In this one-day sculpture workshop, students will learn fundamental hand-building skills to create functional wares to use around the home. 

Wednesday 28 January, 1-3pm

Earlwood

Baby rhyme time Earlwood

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Wednesday, 9:30-10am (during school terms)

Earlwood

Preschool story time Earlwood

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children

Wednesday, 10:30-11:30am (during school term)

Padstow

Book club Padstow

Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?

First Wednesday of every month (starting on 4 February 2026), 11am-noon

Bankstown

Bankstown Lunar New Year

Join us as we celebrate Bankstown Lunar New Year!

Saturday 7 February 2026, 4-9pm

Campsie

Cybersecurity for seniors Campsie

FREE cybersecurity session in Mandarin for seniors

Wednesday 11 and 18 February 2026, 10am-noon

Summer Reading Club

Get lost in books this summer holidays with CBCity Libraries! 

1 December 2025 to 1 February 2026 

Lakemba

Lakemba Nights during Ramadan

This spectacular month-long cultural event is a vibrant, global food bazaar, which takes place during the month of Ramadan

Every Thursday-Sunday from 19 February-15 Mar, 6pm-2am

Bankstown

Made in Canterbury-Bankstown

A networking and business event for crafters and makers.

Friday 20 February, 10am-2pm

Campsie

Campsie Lantern Festival

Light up the sky with a night of delicious food, rich culture and live celebrations

Saturday 28 February 2026, 5-9.30pm

Belmore

Battle of the Beats 2026 auditions

Enter this competition for your chance to perform at Youth Week 2026 and win part of our $4000 prize pool. 

Saturday 7 March 2026, 1pm 

Riverwood

Cybersecurity for seniors Riverwood

FREE cybersecurity session in Mandarin for seniors

Thursday, 12 and 19 March 2026, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Career Expo

All young people are invited to attend and take part in our Career Expo, featuring a range of stalls and interactive workshops.

Friday 10 April 2026, 9am-3pm 

Bankstown

Ask Sarah! – HR talent team

Council's talent team have developed a workshop to support young people who are seeking to upskill themselves.

Tuesday 7 July 2026, 11am-2pm