Film screenings, trivia nights and a ‘love your library’ craft workshop are just some of the activities the whole family can get involved in during Library and Information Week (22 July-2 August).

City of Canterbury Bankstown is celebrating the important role that libraries play in our community with a program of fun and engaging activities at its nine Library and Knowledge Centres.

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said libraries are not only a quiet space for reading, they also play an important role in bringing the community together.

“Our libraries are community hubs which offer a huge range of resources and services,” Mayor El-Hayek said.

“We offer story times for children in multiple languages, help for school students with their homework, technology support for all ages, conversation groups for non-English speakers and so much more.

“And for those who can’t get to the library themselves, our friendly staff will bring resources to you with our home library service.

“If you’re not already, Library and Information Week is a fantastic time to get involved in your local library and learn about what services we can offer you.”

City of Canterbury Bankstown’s Library and Information Week program starts this week and runs until Friday 2 August. Activities include:

• Love Your Library craft activity – Monday 22, 29, Tuesday 30 July and Friday 2 August;
• Teddy Bear Sleepover story time for kids – Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24, Thursday 25, Friday 26, Monday 29 and Wednesday 31 July;
• Screenings of films featuring libraries and librarians – Monday 22 and Thursday 25 July;
• A morning tea trip down memory lane – Monday 29 and Wednesday 31 July; and
• Trivia Night – Wednesday 24, Tuesday 30 July and Friday 2 August.