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Seniors at the library

Our services and programs for seniors include activities and events. We also have Bus to Library and Home Library services so everyone can access their library.

Activities for seniors

We have a wide range of in-library activities for seniors (and others!), including technology classes in a range of languages, knitting groups,  book clubs and more.

Accessible libraries
All nine of our branches are accessible and we offer additional services to make using our libraries easy and appealing to all.
Bus to Library
Finding it hard to get to your library? Join our FREE Bus to Library service!
Home Library Service
If you are housebound due to mobility difficulties or illness, our Home Library Service can bring books to your door
Local and family history
Need help with starting your family tree or tracking down an elusive bit of local history?
Book Clubs
If you love reading and talking to other people about books, our book clubs are for you! 
Your multicultural library
Check out books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs and events and programs in community languages. Join English conversation groups and find resources on learning English. And more! 
Lexiko club
Join us for casual word play with a welcoming and friendly group of people.
Tai Chi for Seniors | Beginner class
Join us at Campsie Library for our FREE Tai Chi class for Seniors! Bookings for Term 2 are now open.
Tai Chi for Seniors | Advanced class
Join us at Campsie Library for our Tai Chi class for Seniors! Bookings for Term 2 are now open.
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
Tech Savvy Seniors in English - Bankstown
Four FREE technology training sessions for seniors. Bookings required.
Tech Savvy Seniors in English - Riverwood
Four FREE technology training sessions for seniors. Bookings required.
Tech Savvy Seniors in Vietnamese - Chester Hill
FREE technology training sessions for seniors. Bookings required.
Chair yoga
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!
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!
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!
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!
Chair yoga Lakemba
Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?
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!
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!
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!
Knitting groups
Knitting group Bankstown
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Knitting group Campsie
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
Knitting group Chester Hill
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Knitting group Earlwood
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
Knitting group Lakemba
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Knitting group Padstow
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
Knitting group Panania
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
Knitting group Riverwood
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
Happy crafting
Happy crafting Bankstown
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
Happy crafting Campsie
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
Happy crafting Earlwood
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
Happy Crafting Panania
Looking to create something special?
Happy crafting Riverwood
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project? 
Our newsletter and other useful links

Linkout seniors newsletter

Check out the latest edition of Linkout, our newsletter for seniors. It's packed with information and activities! Read Linkout Summer 2024/25.

 
Useful links
 
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