School holiday programs

Community Event

Bankstown

Yagoona Probus Club Formation Meeting

We're extending a warm invitation to retirees and semi-retirees interested in an exciting social club right here in Yagoona!

Monday 22 June - 28 September 2026, 10am

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

Community Event

Padstow

Seniors Hub at the Coffee Hub

 

Wednesday's 9am-noon

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. 

Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm 

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)

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.

Bookings required.

Campsie

Baby rhyme time Campsie

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

Wednesdays, 9:45-10:45am

Bankstown

English conversation group Bankstown - beginners

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Wednesdays, 10am-noon (during school term)

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

Wednesdays, 10-11am

Campsie

Justice of the Peace service Campsie

JP services are available at Campsie Library on Wednesdays.

Wednesdays, 10am-1pm

Community Event

Riverwood

Dancefit Sydney

 

Wednesday's 10-11am

Community Event

Riverwood

​Dance Fit

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

Weekly on Wednesdays, 10-11am

Bankstown

Toddler time Bankstown

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

Wednesdays, 10-10:30am (during school term)

Bankstown

Hearing checks and tinnitus support Bankstown

Hearing Australia is offering FREE hearing checks at our library. Register now!

• Wednesday 16 September, 10-11:30am

• Friday 23 October, 11:30am-12:30pm

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)

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

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.

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)

Chester Hill

Get ready for big school​ Chester Hill

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

Wednesdays, 11am-noon (during school terms)

Padstow

Social bingo Padstow

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

Third Wednesday of every month, 11am-noon

Bankstown

Get ready for big school Bankstown

Give your child a head start to kindergarten.

Wednesdays, 11am-noon (during school term)

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)

Padstow

Preservation and Conservation of Photographs Padstow

For History Week 2026 - Keeping stories

Wednesday 16 September, 1-3pm

Campsie

Chinese calligraphy - Mandarin

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

Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm 

Lakemba

Knitting and craft group Lakemba

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

Wednesdays, 2-4pm (during school term)

Chester Hill

Chair yoga Chester Hill

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, 2:30-3:30pm (during school terms)

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

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. 

Padstow

Brick building club ​Padstow

Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks

Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term)

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)

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

Campsie

Help with reading Campsie

Designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers.

Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:30-4:45pm (during school term)

Greenacre

Brick building club Greenacre

Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks

Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term only)

Riverwood

MIISC super 7's netball

Hit the court and have a great time with MIISC Super 7's netball competition.

Wednesday nights, 6-10pm

12 August-2 December 2026 (13 round competition), plus finals 

Chester Hill

Baby rhyme time Chester Hill

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

Thursdays, 10-11am (during school terms)

Bankstown

Happy crafting Bankstown

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

Thursdays, 10am-noon

Bankstown

English conversation group Bankstown | post-beginners

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Thursday, 10-noon (during school terms)

Lakemba

English conversation group Lakemba

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Thursdays, 10am-noon (during school term)

Riverwood

Toddler time Riverwood

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

Thursday, 10-10.45am (during school term)

Sold Out

Riverwood

Moon Festival Riverwood

Celebrate the Moon Festival with our diverse community!

Thursday 17 September, 10-11:30am

Padstow

Stories on the move Padstow

Historical bus tours of Canterbury-Bankstown

Thursday 17 September, 10am-noon

Greenacre

Justice of the Peace service Greenacre

JP services are available at Greenacre Library on Thursdays. Please call the library to confirm before visiting.

Thursdays, 10am-noon

Greenacre

Baby rhyme time Greenacre

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-10:30am (during school term)

Campsie

Social Connections in the City

This FREE course is for carers and seniors who want to meet new people, build connections and improve their wellbeing.

Every Thursday from 6 August-24 September, 10:30am-12:30pm

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. Bookings required.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-noon (during school term)

Revesby

Active hearts Revesby

Exercise class for over 50s

Every Thursday, 11am-noon

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

Thursdays, 11am-noon (during school term)

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!

Thursdays, 11:30am-12:30pm (during school terms)

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!

Thursdays, noon-1pm (during school term)

Campsie

Mahjong club Campsie

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

Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-3:30pm

Campsie

Active hearts Campsie

Exercise class for over 50s

Thursday, 2:30-3:30pm

Lakemba

Youth chess club Lakemba

Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!

Thursday, 3:30-4:30pm (during school terms)

Riverwood

After school fun Riverwood

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

Thursdays, 3:30pm (during school term)

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.

Mondays and Thursdays, 4-6pm (during school term)

Belmore

Music mentoring at BYRC

Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) has partnered with A Sound Life to deliver a FREE music mentoring program for young people aged 12-18

Thursdays, 4-5pm

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

Chester Hill

Justice of the Peace service Chester Hill

JP services are available at Chester Hill Library on Thursdays.

Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm

Riverwood

Family movie fun Riverwood

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

Thursday 17 September, 5:30-7:30pm

Bankstown

Ceramic Hand-Building Projects

Create your own clay sculptures in our introduction to hand-built ceramics!

Term 3: Thursdays, 30 July-17 September, 6:30-9pm

Community Event

Sefton

Strength and balance

 

Fridays 8-9am

Community Event

Bankstown

Orchids Central 2026

A vibrant in-person fest celebrating all things orchids with fun, flowers, and friends! 

18–20 September, 9:30am-4.00pm

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

Chester Hill

English conversation group Chester Hill

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

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

Padstow

Baby rhyme time Padstow

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

Fridays, 10-10:30am (during school term)
Bookings required. Bookings open on Monday, 9:30am.

Bankstown

Knitting group Bankstown

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

Fridays, 10am-noon

Riverwood

Happy crafting Riverwood

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

Third Friday of the month, 10-11:30am (from 20 Feb 2026)

Bankstown

Movie club: movies and discussion

Movie club is for anyone who loves to watch and discuss movies with other people.

Third Friday of every month, 10am-12:30pm

Bankstown

Memory matters: Memory and brain health information sessions Vietnamese

Did you know that dementia is NOT a normal part of ageing? 

Friday 18 September, 10am-noon

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 school term), 10:30am-noon

Bankstown

Friday Craft Circle

Learn to make decorative ornaments perfect for the home and for gift-giving!

Term 3: Fridays, 31 July-25 September, 10:30am-12:30pm

Padstow

Book a librarian Padstow

Do you need one-on-one help with using technology?

Fridays, 11am-noon (during school term)

Panania

Knitting group Panania

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

Fridays, 11am-1pm

Padstow

Help with technology Padstow

Do you need help using technology?

Fridays, 11am-noon

Earlwood

Lexiko club

Join us for casual word play with a welcoming and friendly group of people.

Third Friday of every month, 12:30-1:30pm

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

Campsie

New challengers evening – Arcade games

Remember the fun at the local arcades?

Friday, twice a month, 5:30-7:30pm - see more for dates

Community Event

Canterbury

parkrun

For more information, visit parkrun.com/au/cooksriver

Every Saturday at 8am

Chester Hill

Knitting group Chester Hill

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

Mondays, 10am-noon, and Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

Earlwood

Love Earlwood – Meet you at the Plateia Festival

Save the date! Love Earlwood – Meet you at the Plateia Festival is coming soon.

Saturday 19 September, 11am-5pm

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

Earlwood

Folk dancing

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

Every Monday, 10am-noon

Lakemba

Justice of the Peace service Lakemba

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

Mondays, 10-11:30am 

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-noon

Riverwood

Games morning Riverwood

Who said playing games is just for kids?

Mon, 7 Sep 2026, 10am - 12pm

Recent

• Mon, 31 Aug 2026, 10am - 12pm

Upcoming

• Mon, 14 Sep 2026, 10am - 12pm
• Mon, 21 Sep 2026, 10am - 12pm
• Mon, 12 Oct 2026, 10am - 12pm
• Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 10am - 12pm

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

Campsie

Chinese classical poetry | 中文诗词班

Join us at Campsie Library for classical Chinese poetry classes.

Monday, 10am-noon (during school term)

Earlwood

Happy crafting Earlwood

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

First Monday of every month, 10:30-11:30am

Earlwood

Mahjong club Earlwood

Mahjong is a fun game that helps keep your brain active and improves your memory and stimulates your mind.

Second, third and fourth Monday of every month, 10:30am-12:30pm

Bankstown

Chinese watercolour painting

Immerse yourself in the calming flow of watercolour painting.

Fortnightly on Mondays, 10:30am-noon (from 18 May)

Canterbury

Active Hearts Ashbury

Exercise class for over 50s

Mondays 2:30-3:30pm

Chester Hill

After school fun ​​Chester Hill

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

Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term)

Bankstown

English Conversation Groups Bankstown | ​Pre-beginners

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Mondays, 4-5:30pm (during school term)

Lakemba

Homework help Lakemba

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

Mondays, 4-7pm (during school term)

Panania

The crochet lab Panania

Learn the art of crochet at Panania Library.

Mondays, 5-7pm (during school terms)

Earlwood

Toddler time Earlwood

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

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

Community Event

Earlwood

Earlwood Seniors Group

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

Every Tuesday, 10am

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

Tuesdays, 10am-noon

Panania

Justice of the Peace service Panania

JP services are available at Panania Library on the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month. Please call Panania Library to confirm before visiting.

Tuesdays, 10am-noon

Condell Park

Walking basketball for Seniors

Fun, interactive and low impact team sport

Weekly on a Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am 

Bankstown

Baby rhyme time Bankstown

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

Tuesday, 10-10:30am and 11-11:30am

Bankstown

Let's read Bankstown

Practise your reading and speaking skills in this reading group for English language learners.

Tuesdays, 10-11:30am (during school terms)

Lakemba

Baby rhyme time Lakemba

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

Tuesdays, 10am (during school term)

Riverwood

Baby rhyme time Riverwood

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

Tuesdays, 10-10:30am (during school term)

Campsie

Smart devices support and form filling service Campsie

Face-to-face service is strictly by appointment only

Tuesday, 10am-noon

Riverwood

English conversation groups Riverwood

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Tuesdays, 10am-noon

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

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

Tuesdays, 11am-noon (during school terms)

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!

Tuesdays, 12:15-1:15pm (during school term)

Riverwood

Hearing checks and tinnitus support Riverwood

Hearing Australia is offering FREE hearing checks at our library. Register now!

Tuesday 22 September, 1-3pm

Community Event

Canterbury

​Active hearts Canterbury

Exercise class for over 50s

Every Tuesday, 2.30-3.30pm

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

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school terms)

Lakemba

After school fun Lakemba

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

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term)

Panania

Help with reading Panania

Help with reading is designed for children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills by reading aloud to volunteers. Bookings required.

Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm (during school terms)

Campsie

Youth chess club Campsie

Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!

Fourth Tuesday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm

Greenacre

After school fun Greenacre

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

Tuesdays, 3:30pm (during school term)

Bankstown

Homework help Bankstown

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

Tuesdays, 4-7pm (during school terms)

Belmore

DJ & Rap Workshop

Learn how to DJ or work with our musician to create your own soundtrack DJ and Rap Workshop

• Session 1: Tues 4-6pm 22 September

• Session 2: Tues 1:30-4pm 6 October

• Session 3: Tues 4-6pm 20 October

• Event & performance opportunity on Thursday 5 November 

Sold Out

Bankstown

Adult Dungeons & Dragons club Bankstown

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

Tuesdays, 5-7:30pm

Panania

Youth Dungeons & Dragons club Panania

Dungeons & Dragons is a classic tabletop roleplaying game that you can now play weekly at Panania Library! Bookings required.

Tuesdays, 5-7:30pm

Sold Out

Padstow

Moon Festival Padstow

Celebrate the Moon Festival with our diverse community!

Wednesday 23 September, 10:30am-noon

Bankstown

Food business essentials

Ready to turn your home-based food business idea into reality?

Wednesday 23 September, 11am-1pm

Bankstown

Bored gamers

Are you looking for people to play board games, cards or strategy games with?

Wednesdays, fortnightly during school term, 3:30-5pm

Bankstown

Tech savvy seniors: Cross-generational support

Live a life of continuous learning and brush up on your technology skills with students from La Salle College. A wholesome experience for all ages! 

Thursday 30 July, 10-11am
Thursday 27 August, 10-11am
Thursday 24 September, 10-11am

Sold Out

Chester Hill

Book club Chester Hill

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

Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm (excluding public holidays)

Lakemba

Show me the movie Lakemba

Join us for FREE movie screenings at our libraries.

Last Thursday of every month, 1:30-3:30pm

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 (from 13 Feb 2026)

Bankstown

Dementia Awareness Expo – Treasure the Moment

It's time to talk about dementia

Friday 25 September, 10am-2pm

Canterbury

Cook and connect

Be a star in the kitchen!

Last Friday of each month, starting 28 August, 10am-1pm

Earlwood

Social cards

Card playing for fun such as euchre

Last Friday of every month, 10:30-11:30am

Bankstown

Book club Bankstown

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

First Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:30pm; Second Friday of the month, 11am-1pm; Fourth Friday of the month, 11am-1pm

Padstow

Rummikub club Padstow

Are you a fan of Rummikub? Join our FREE, monthly club and play with fellow fans of the game at Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre.

Last Friday of the month (starting 25 Sept), 11am-noon

Community Event

Bankstown

Let Me Fly

"Let Me Fly" is a powerful performance that tells the stories of migrant women

Friday 25 September, 11am-1pm

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

Panania

Family movie fun Panania

Jump into your pyjamas and bring the family along to our FREE Friday night movies at the library

Last Friday of the month, 5:30-7:30pm (see more for dates)

Campsie

New challengers evening - Chess

Recapture the fun of games night at Wolf's Den in Campsie Library on Friday evenings!

Fridays twice a month, 5:30-7:30pm - see more for dates

Sold Out

Campsie

Dashain Festival

Join us as we celebrate the vibrant Dashain Festival and experience the rich traditions of Nepalese culture

Saturday 26 September, 11am-2pm

Campsie

Author talk in Mandarin - 2025 Nanming Foundation Publication Grant

Join the Nanming Foundation for a special book talk celebrating two outstanding works awarded the 2025 Nanming Foundation Publication Grant.

Saturday 26 September, 2:30-4pm

Cancelled

Bankstown

Nrithiyanjali 2026

Presented by Pathmalaya Academy of Fine Arts

Sunday 27 September, 5-8:30pm

Riverwood

Soccer skills clinic

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

• Monday 28 September, 9am-noon

• Thursday 8 October, 9am-noon 

Sold Out

Panania

Active CB Multisport Clinic

Age: 5-12

Monday 28 September, 9am-1pm

Belmore

Kick boxing & BYRC drop-in

Age: 12-18

Monday 28 September

• Workshop: 11am-12:30pm
• BYRC drop-in: 9:30am-4:30pm

Greenacre

Author talk Greenacre – Astred Hicks

Age: 5-12

Monday 28 September, 10:30-11:30am

Lakemba

Tween Dungeons and Dragons

Age: 9-12

Monday 28 September, 2-5pm

Bass Hill

Cycle skills fun

Age: 7-12

Tuesday 29 September, 9am-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 29 September, 9am-noon 

Bankstown

Still Life Charcoal Drawing

Bring an item from home and learn to capture it on paper in this introductory still life drawing workshop for teens!

Tuesday 29 September, 10am-noon

Campsie

Kids bingo Campsie

Age: 5-12

Tuesday 29 September, 10:30-11:30am

Chester Hill

Kids bingo Chester Hill

Age: 5-12

Tuesday 29 September, 10:30-11:30am

Riverwood

Windchime craft

Age: 7-12

Tuesday 29 September, 10:30-11:30am

Campsie

Knitting group Campsie

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

Fortnightly on Tuesday (see more for dates), 10:30am-12:30pm

Bankstown

Landscape Painting for Kids

Learn the basics of landscape painting in this introductory painting workshop for kids! 

Tuesday 29 September, 1-3pm

Greenacre

Spring has sprung!

Age: 5-12

Tuesday 29 September, 2-3pm

Bankstown

Pokémon challenge Bankstown

Age: 7-14

• Tuesday 29 September, 2:30-4pm
• Tuesday 6 October, 2:30-4pm

Padstow

Kids bingo Padstow

Age: 5-12

Tuesday 29 September, 2:30-4pm

Panania

Dot painting snake

Age: 5-12

Tuesday 29 September, 2:30-4pm

Lakemba

Backyard bugs Lakemba

Age: 5-12

Tuesday 29 September, 2:30-3:30pm

Bankstown

Ceramic Candlestick Holders

Design and sculpt your own candlestick holders out of clay!

Session 1 (Sculpting): Tuesday 29 September, 6-8pm
Session 2 (Glazing): Tuesday 6 October, 6-8pm

Belmore

Vaccination clinic for teens

Age: 12-18

Wednesday 30 September

• Vaccination: 11am-3pm
• Drop-in: 9:30am-4:30pm

Belmore

Polymer clay workshop and BYRC drop-in

Age: 12-18

Wednesday 30 September

• Workshop: 2-3:30pm
• Drop-in: 9:30am-4:30pm

Sold Out

Bass Hill

Active CB hockey clinic

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 30 September, 9:30-11:30am

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

Riverwood Library's 55th birthday morning tea

Join us as we celebrate Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre’s 55th birthday this September!

Wednesday 30 September, 10am

Bankstown

All About Sgraffito!

Learn all about the technique of sgraffito and use it to decorate your very own glazed mugs!

Wednesday 30 September, 10am-noon

Wiley Park

Nature safari and picnic

Age: 12-18

Wednesday 30 September, 10am-2pm

Campsie

Family movie Campsie

Age: All ages

Wednesday 30 September, 10:30am-noon

Chester Hill

Puppet Pals Chester Hill

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 30 September, 1:30-2:30pm

Greenacre

Ben the magician Greenacre

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 30 September, 2-3:30pm

Birrong

Wild kids explorers

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 30 September, 2-4pm

Bankstown

Noodle creatures

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 30 September, 2:30-4pm

Lakemba

Recycled crafting corner

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 30 September, 2:30-4pm

Padstow

Author talk Padstow – Astred Hicks

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 30 September, 2:30-3:30pm

Panania

Brick building fun Panania

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

Wednesday 30 September, 2:30-4pm

Bankstown

Journalling club

Discover the joys of journalling at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre.

Last Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm

Riverwood

Oztag skills clinic

Step onto the court and show off your skills at our OzTag Skills Clinic!

Thursday 1 October, 9am-noon

Belmore

Archery and BYRC drop-in

Age: 12-18

Thursday 1 October

• Excursion: 12:15pm-2pm
• BYRC drop-in 9:30am-12:15pm

Bankstown

Family Trees to Local Streets drop-in sessions

These drop-in sessions are for you to chat with a librarian to learn more about your local and family history. Enquiries by phone or email are welcome. No bookings required.

First Thursday of every month, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Youth Dungeons and Dragons Bankstown

Age: 12-18

• Thursday 1 October, 10am-2pm
• Thursday 8 October, 10am-2pm

Riverwood

Demon Hunters Circus Dance Party

Age: 7-12

Thursday 1 October, 10-11:30am

Community Event

Bankstown

Sydney Thunder Colour Bash - Bankstown Oval

All-Girls Colour Bash!

Thursday 1 October, 10am-2pm

Campsie

Pipe cleaner flowers

Age: 5-12

Thursday 1 October, 10:30-11:30am

Riverwood

Book club Riverwood

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

First Thursday of the month, 11am-noon (from 5 Feb 2026)

Chester Hill

Red Cross 'Pillowcase' workshop

Age: 7-12

Thursday 1 October, 2-3pm

Padstow

Pool Noodle Pals

Age: 5-12

Thursday 1 October, 2:30-4pm

Pride Youth Group

The PRIDE Youth Group is a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young people.

First Thursday of every month, 5:30-7:30pm

Campsie

​Chinese drawing group | 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 (from 6 Feb 2026)

Earlwood

Knitting group Earlwood

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

First Friday of every month, 10:30am-noon

Chester Hill

Show me the movie Chester Hill

Join us for FREE movie screenings at our libraries

First Friday of the month, 10:30am-12:30pm

Riverwood

5x5 Indoor soccer competition

Age: 14-18

Friday 2 October, 12:45-5pm

Bankstown

Family movie night Bankstown

Age: 4-12+ families

Friday 2 October, 5:30-7pm

Panania

Happy crafting Panania

Looking to create something special?

First Monday of every month, 10am-noon (except public holidays)

Riverwood

Pickleball skills and schoolyard games clinic

Kids will dive into an active day built around pickleball, learning rallies, serving, teamwork, and game‑sense through fun, confidence‑building activities.

Tuesday 6 October, 9am-noon

Bankstown

Polish friendship group | Polska grupa przyjaciol

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

First Tuesday of the month, 10-11:30am

Campsie

UFOs

Age: 5-12

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

Online classic reads group

Are the classics your favourite genre of literature? Then join our book club for classic reads!

First Monday of the month, noon-2pm 

Greenacre

Bee craft

Age: 5-12

Tuesday 6 October, 2-3pm

Lakemba

Sticker by numbers

Age: 5-12

Tuesday 6 October, 2:30-3:30pm

Panania

Pom pom charms

Age: 5-12

Tuesday 6 October, 2:30-4pm

Campsie

Happy crafting Campsie

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

Fortnightly on Tuesday, 10:30-11:30am

Lakemba

Bee-tastic Storytime!

Age: 3-7

Wednesday 7 October, 10-11am

Sold Out

Campsie

Tech savvy seniors Vietnamese Campsie

FREE, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. Bookings required.

Wednesdays 7, 14 and 21 October, 10:30am-12:30pm

Padstow

Book club Padstow

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

First Wednesday of every month, 11am-noon

Bankstown

Oztag Gala Day

Age: 12-24

Wednesday 7 October, 11am-3pm

Bankstown

Clay sculpture Bankstown

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 7 October, 1:30-2:30pm

Chester Hill

Wooden Spoon Puppet

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 7 October, 1:30-2:30pm

Panania

Ben the magician Panania

Age: 5-12

Wednesday 7 October, 2-3:30pm

Riverwood

Mario Kart tournament!

Age: 6-12

Wednesday 7 October, 2-3pm

Bankstown

Wellbeing Festival

Join us for a vibrant community event packed with fun activities to support mental, physical and social wellbeing.

Thursday, 8 October, 10am-1pm

Campsie

Puppet Pals Campsie

Age: 5-12

Thursday 8 October, 1:30-2:30pm

Chester Hill

Family movie Chester Hill

Age: All ages

Thursday 8 October, 2:30-4pm

Lakemba

Author talk Lakemba – Astred Hicks

Age: 5-12

Thursday 8 October, 2:30-3:30pm

Padstow

Badge making Padstow

Age: 5-12

Thursday 8 October, 2:30-4pm

Panania

Author talk – Andrew Daddo

Age: 6-12

Thursday 8 October, 3-4:30pm

Bankstown

Luna Park

Age: 12-18

Friday 9 October, 8:30am-4pm

Earlwood

Bingo Earlwood

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

Second Friday of the month, 10:30-11:30am

Chester Hill

Art start Chester Hill

Looking for new ways to express your creativity in 2026? 

Second Friday of each month, 1-4pm

Padstow

Ben the magician Padstow

Age: 5-12

Friday 9 October, 2-3:30pm

Riverwood

Family movie Riverwood

All ages

Friday 9 October, 2-4pm

Bankstown

Kids bingo Bankstown

Age: 5-12

Friday 9 October, 2:30-4pm

Community Event

Roselands

Leigh place aged care community fete

The Leigh Place Community Fete is a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings together local residents for a day of connection, entertainment, and celebration. 

Saturday 10 October, 9.30am-2pm

Bankstown

Community Safety Expo

Community safety is everyone’s business and everyone has a right to feel safe.

Saturday 10 October, 9:30am-4:30pm

Riverwood

Movies Under the Stars: The Magic Faraway Tree

Movies, starlight and the great outdoors

Saturday 10 October, 5-9:30pm

Community Event

Campsie

Where Music Lives: The Songs. The Stories. The Wurlitzer

Ruby Page with Scott Harrison at the Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

Sunday 11 October, 2-4pm

Postponed

Yagoona

Cook and connect Yagoona

Be a star in the kitchen!

Every Monday, from 12 October to 14 December, 10am-1pm

Campsie

Book club Campsie

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

Second Monday of every month, 11am-noon

Chester Hill

Guided seated meditation workshop Chester Hill

Take a break from a busy everyday life during Mental Health Month.

Monday 12 October, 1-2pm

Bankstown

Beatles To Bacharach

Featuring Bill Croft & Jo Elms

Tuesday 13 October, 10am-noon

Earlwood

Book club ​Earlwood

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

​Second Tuesday of every month, 10:30-11:30am

Padstow

Preschool story time Padstow

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-noon (during school term)

Riverwood

Guided seated meditation workshop Riverwood

Take a break from a busy everyday life during Mental Health Month.

Tuesday 13 October, 1:30-2:30pm

Bankstown

Youth chess club Bankstown

Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!

Second Tuesday of the month, 3:30-5:30pm

Busy people book club

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

Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30pm

Panania

Community Safety Outreach and Pop-Up Session Panania

Come and meet Council staff and Police at our community safety outreach sessions throughout the year

Wednesday 14 October from 10am

Padstow

Happy crafting Padstow

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

Second Wednesday of the month, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Show me the movie Bankstown

Watch movies for FREE at our libraries

Second Wednesday of the month, 10:30am-12:30pm

Bankstown

Author Talk: Rosemary Gattuso

Join author, Rosemary Gattuso, of Tell Someone Who Cares - Balancing the Ups and Downs of Caring for Someone You Love for National Carers Week.

Wednesday 14 October, 10:30am-noon

Campsie

Guided seated meditation workshop Campsie

Take a break from a busy everyday life during Mental Health Month.

Wednesday 14 October, 1-2pm

Panania

Stories on the move Panania

Historical bus tours of Canterbury-Bankstown

Thursday 15 October, 10am-noon

Greenacre

Pirate adventure

Greenacre Library is hosting a pirate adventure party!

Thursday 15 October, 6-7:30pm

Campsie

Author Talk in Mandarin: Elegy by the Yimin River by Xu Zhao

Join acclaimed author Xu Zhao as he discusses his latest novel, Elegy by the Yimin River.

Friday 16 October, 10am-noon

Lakemba

Guided seated meditation workshop Lakemba

Take a break from a busy everyday life during Mental Health Month.

Friday 16 October, 11am-noon

Villawood

Movies Under the Stars: Dog Man

Movies, starlight and the great outdoors.

Saturday 17 October, 5-9:30pm

Bankstown

Embroidery group Bankstown

Be part of a new embroidery group at Bankstown Library

3rd Tuesday of the month, 10-11:30am

Lakemba

Book club Lakemba

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

Third Tuesday of every month, 2-3pm

Lakemba

Trivia at Lakemba Library

Put your thinking caps on and join us for a fun filled session.

Third Tuesday of the month, 3-4pm

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

Padstow

Hearing checks and tinnitus support Padstow

Hearing Australia is offering FREE hearing checks at our library. Register now!

Wednesday 21 October, 1-3pm

Belmore

Join the Belmore Youth Crew!

Get involved and help shape the Belmore Youth Resource Centre into a space where young people feel safe and thrive while doing what they love. 

Wednesday 4:15-5:45pm during Term 3 and 4

Riverwood

Twilight Sports Term 4 Volleyball

Join our FREE noncompetitive seven-week VOLLEYBALL program!

Fridays, 23 October-4 December, 7-10:30pm

Clemton Park

Electrical waste recycling - FREE drop-off event

Electrical items contain precious resources that can be recycled into new products when taken to a drop-off event or collection point

Saturday 24 October, 9am-3:30pm

Earlwood

Movies Under the Stars: The Day the Earth Blew Up

Movies, starlight and the great outdoors.

Saturday 24 October, 5-9:30pm

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, twice per term

• Term 3: Monday 3 August and Monday 14 September 2026
• Term 4: Monday 26 October and Monday 7 December 2026

Riverwood

Bingo Riverwood

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

Last Thursday of each month, 11am-noon

Clemton Park

Upcoming Chemical CleanOut Day

Safely dispose of your household chemicals

Saturday 31 October, 9am-3:30pm

Panania

Movies Under the Stars: Scooby-Doo! & Curse of the 13th Ghost

Movies, starlight and the great outdoors.

Saturday 31 October, 5-9:30pm

Chester Hill

Tech savvy seniors English Chester Hill

FREE, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. Bookings required.

Friday 6, 13, and 20 November, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Tech savvy seniors English Bankstown

FREE, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. Bookings required.

Mondays 9, 16 and 23 November, 10:30am-12:30pm 

Bankstown

Sweethearts of the 60s

Featuring The Swell Sisters

Tuesday 10 November, 10am-noon

Campsie

Community Safety Outreach and Pop-Up Session Campsie

Come and meet Council staff and Police at our community safety outreach sessions throughout the year

Wednesday 11 November from 10am

Riverwood

Tech Savvy Seniors in Mandarin Riverwood

Four FREE technology training sessions for seniors. Bookings required.

Wednesdays 11, 18 and 25 November, 10:30am-12:30pm

Earlwood

Stories on the move Earlwood

Historical bus tours of Canterbury-Bankstown

Thursday 19 November, 10am-noon

Wiley Park

Carols in the Park

Wiley Park comes alive once again with food, fun, festivity and fireworks at our annual Carols in the Park

Saturday 5 December, 5-9.30pm

Riverwood

MIISC pickleball tournament

Get ready for an exciting night of friendly competition at Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre pickleball tournament. Registrations opening soon!

Sun, 13 Dec 2026, 2 - 5pm

Greenacre

Stories on the move Greenacre

Historical bus tours of Canterbury-Bankstown

Thursday 17 December, 10am-noon

Padstow

Aussie Party in the Park

Celebrate Australia Day with a huge day of live entertainment, family fun and community spirit at Aussie Party in the Park!

Tuesday 26 January 2027, 4-9pm

Bankstown

Bankstown Lunar New Year

 Celebrate the Year of the Goat!

Saturday 30 January 2027, 4-9pm

Campsie

Campsie Lantern Festival

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

Saturday 20 February 2027, 5-9.30pm

Campsie

Tech Savvy Seniors Mandarin Campsie

Four FREE technology training sessions for seniors. Bookings required.

Wednesdays 3, 10 and 17 March, 10:30am-12:30pm

Chester Hill

Tech savvy seniors Vietnamese Chester Hill

FREE, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. Bookings required.

Fridays, 12 and 19 March, 10am-noon

Riverwood

Tech savvy seniors English Riverwood

FREE, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. Bookings required.

Wednesday 5 and 12 May, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Tech Savvy Seniors in Arabic - Bankstown

Four FREE technology training sessions for seniors. Bookings required.

Monday, 10 and 17 May, 10:30am-12:30pm