Students and study
From kindergarten to university post grads, our libraries provide information and services for students of all ages.
Children 11 years and under must have a parent or legal guardian (over 18 years) with them at all times inside our libraries under Canterbury-Bankstown Council's Library Services Policy.
What your library provides
All our libraries have desks for study and most have rooms or areas that can be used for group work. If you need a room, you can book in advance by calling your branch. You will find contact details on our locations page.
Our libraries have a wide range of books and resources for students of all ages.
- Subject study guides for primary to HSC students
- Large collection of non-fiction books at all levels for assignment information
Don't forget our eLibrary is always open. Find online databases and full text journal articles for most subjects. Scroll down for specific age-related online resources.
All our branches have free WiFi if you bring your own computer, tablet or phone to work on.
And if you need a computer, our library PCs are free to use with your library card.
Printing, photocopying and scanning services are available at all branches.
Homework Help
Stuck on homework? We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments weekly during school terms.
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Online resources for Primary School students
Looking for help with your school research project? Try these library resources. Our library staff are always happy to help you navigate these resources.
Easy access to online information for students, with thousands of engaging articles, multimedia activities, educational games, activities and projects. From early learning to advanced research, there’s something for every student.
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Simply go to the website and log in with your library card number.
An online encyclopedia for all ages with fact-checked articles and lots of illustrations, audio, video, infographics and other media.
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Log in with your library card and create a free Britannica account to save searches, articles and images for later.
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology and space for kids. Offers access to the complete archive of National Geographic magazine — every page of every issue — along with a cross-searchable collection of books, maps, images and videos.
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Log in using your library card. Search, click and read on your computer or tablet. Gale Databases do not save your links or articles after your session, so be sure to download or send links and articles to your email, Onedrive or Google account before you end your session.
Kids eLibrary
Find more great resources on the Kids eLibray page where children can enjoy the magic of reading. Find stories in community languages, games, activities, comics and more.
Online resources for High School students
The library has online resources specifically suitable for High School students with content aligned with Australian curriculum. Our library staff are always happy to help you navigate these resources.
Easy access to online information for students, with thousands of engaging articles, multimedia activities, educational games, activities and projects. From early learning to advanced research, there’s something for every student.
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Simply go to the website and log in with your library card number.
An online encyclopedia for all ages with fact-checked articles and lots of illustrations, audio, video, infographics and other media.
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Log in with your library card and create a free Britannica account to save searches, articles and images for later.
Informit Explore is an Australian research and learning database designed for public libraries, offering trusted information for secondary and tertiary students and all lifelong learners. It provides access to millions of authoritative articles, a strong First Nations focus and curated topics aligned with the Australian curriculum to support research and critical thinking.
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Log in using your library card number and enjoy exploring and building your knowledge in a range of topical and current subject areas.
Aimed at high school and university students, Proquest eLibrary features books, newspapers, magazines, reference and multimedia sources, including over 150 Australian and New Zealand newspaper titles.
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Log in using your library card. Click on the link for eLibrary to browse by subject to find information for your assignments or personal interest, or ProQuest Platform to search for scholarly journals.
Browse and search this free service from the State Library of New South Wales for plain English legal information and sources of help for all your legal questions. Hosted by the State Library of New South Wales.
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No login required, simply visit the site to browse and search the information.
Free info about drugs, alcohol and the law for the community of New South Wales.
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No login required, simply visit the site to browse and search the information.
Borrow 24/7 at your eLibrary
Find more great research databases on our eLibrary page. Need a break from your studies? Find online eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, films and more.
Lifelong learning
Continue learning with access to eLearning databases.
Learning and growth at work (and in life!) is a journey and lifelong process. LinkedIn Learning lets you learn at your own pace. Choose from almost 9,000 online courses, from beginner to advanced in topics like: using the internet and Microsoft Office, graphic design, animation, business, workplace soft-skills, leadership, wellbeing, and much more. You'll be able to grow and develop in the areas you care about, both at and outside of work.
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Visit the website and login with your library card number and PIN (date of birth, DDMMYY). Choose at least three learning areas of interest and get started.
You can also download the LinkedIn Learning app on Apple or Android. Choose Sign in, Sign in with your library card, enter the Library ID: canterbury-bankstown, and enter your library card number and PIN.
Note: If you change your library card number your learning history and certificates won’t be accessible. Please download all certificates when you complete a course. LinkedIn Learning Help and FAQs can be found here.
Learn something new today! More than 500 online Continuing Education courses, including related to careers, family, hobbies, and more. Courses are non-credit, but you can earn Continuing Education Units and download certificates showing your achievements.
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Visit the website and create a free account with your library card number.
Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
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Learning English
Get free online access to IELTS preparation and practice.
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Choose from either of the modules listed here and log in with your library card number. Create a free account to keep track of your progress and earn completion certificates.
Find a collection of different resources to help English learners at all levels, from beginner to proficient. Some modules are also useful for students or jobseekers.
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Choose from any of the modules listed here and log in with your library card number. Create a free account to keep track of your progress and earn completion certificates.
Develop all your English skills – speaking, listening, writing and reading – from beginner to advanced levels. Courses include general English and workplace English skills.
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Visit the website and log in using your library card number.
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