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Harmony Week at the library

Celebrate this year's Harmony Week theme, Everyone Belongs, at the library.

16-22 March 2026

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​

Wear orange to show your support and attend an event or workshop at the Canterbury-Bankstown Libraries and Knowledge Centres!

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When

16-22 March 2026

Cost

FREE

Multicultural performances

Celebrate Harmony Week with vibrant multicultural performances, henna tattooing and more activities!

Enjoy flamenco by West Dance Co, Middle Eastern performances by Assyrian band Assur Kings Entertainment, belly dancing by Cléo, Chinese dances by Asian Women at Work and dancing by Rahel.

Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre, 80 Kentucky Road, Riverwood

When: Friday 20 March, 1-3pm

Bookings: call 9707 5436

Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, 80 Rickard Road, Bankstown

When: Saturday 21 March, 11:30am-1:30pm

Bookings: call 9707 9704

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Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, 14-28 Amy Street, Campsie

When: Sunday 22 March, 2:30-4:30pm

Bookings: call 9789 9405

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Movie screening

Enjoy a screening of a classic film Strictly Ballroom with light refreshments

Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre, 132 Cahors Road, Padstow

When: Wednesday 18 March, 1:30-3pm

Bookings: call 9707 9747

There will be henna tattooing at this session.

Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre, 12 Chester Hill Road, Chester Hill

When: Friday 20 March, 10:30am-12:30pm

Bookings:  9707 9740

Pre-school story time 

Come along to our regular preschool story time sessions where kids are encouraged to dress in multicultural clothing or wear something orange! 
* Some branches may deliver a bilingual story time session. Please contact your local library for more information.

Multicultural afternoon tea

Join us for an afternoon tea featuring light refreshments from different cultures.

Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre, 
Corner William Street and Homer Street, Earlwood

When: Monday 16 March 12:30-1:30pm

Bookings: call 9789 9417