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BYRC

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MIISC

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Youth

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. 

Weekdays, 9am-4pm

*From Monday 2 March the play centre will be open on weekdays from 9am-7pm*

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.

Chester Hill

English conversation group Chester Hill

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Fridays, 10-11:30am (from 24 April)

Bankstown

Knitting group Bankstown

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

Fridays, 10am-noon

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

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

Friday Craft Circle

Learn to make decorative ornaments perfect for the home and for gift-giving!
Term 2: Fridays, 1 May-19 June, 10:30am-12:30pm
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

Panania

Knitting group Panania

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

Fridays, 11am-1pm

Padstow

Book a librarian Padstow

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

Fridays, 11am-noon (during school term)

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!

Fridays, 1-2pm (during school term)

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

​Health and wellbeing sessions in Mandarin

Campsie Library will be holding weekly Health and Wellbeing sessions in Mandarin during term time

Fridays, 2:30-4:30pm 每周五下午2:30至4:30 (during school term) 

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

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)

Padstow

Brick building club ​Padstow

Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks

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

Cancelled
Bankstown

Teen Makers Club

Whether you want to paint, draw, sculpt or just make friends, Teen Makers Club is the perfect after-school activity for creative teens!

Term 2: Fridays, 1-22 May, 4-6pm

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

Bankstown

Short Course: Still Life Painting

Learn the basics of still life painting in this introductory 4-week workshop!

Next Short Course: Fridays, 1-22 May,6:30-8:30pm

Community Event
Canterbury

Park run

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 (during school terms)

Sold Out
Picnic Point

Georges River Ridge Walk – Beach Lagoon Circuit

Walk through stunning national park and along the sandy beaches of the Georges River

Sunday 3 May, 8-11:30am

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

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

Riverwood

Get ready for big school Riverwood

Give your child a head start to kindergarten. 

Mondays, 10-11am (during school term)

Panania

Happy crafting Panania

Looking to create something special?

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

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 

Riverwood

English conversation groups Riverwood

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Mondays and Tuesdays, 10am-noon

Community Event
Earlwood

Folk dancing

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

Every Monday, 10am-noon

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

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

Bankstown

Happy crafting Bankstown

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

Thursdays, 10am-noon

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

Community Event
Riverwood

Share-Stronger Together

 

Monday 11am-noon (Term 2 only)