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Library and Knowledge Centres
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Find out everything you need to know about our library and libraries and knowledge centres, and other learning facilities across the city. Our library and libraries are a great resource for our community. Library & Knowledge Centres Libraries library opening hours Find out everything you need to know about our libraries and knowledge centres, and other learning facilities across the city. Our library and libraries are a great resource for our community. Library Services

COVID-19 Library Service updates 

Our libraries reopened on Monday 11 October for fully vaccinated customers in accordance with the NSW Government's Public Health Orders. We will also continue to offer Click and Collect. Please check our library news page for the restrictions that will apply.

You can keep your library items until we fully reopen. If you do wish to return books and other items, our return chutes at Campsie Library, Bankstown Library, Riverwood Library, Chester Hill Library and Lakemba Library are open.

Our digital library services are available 24-7 for everyone. Visit Your Library @ Home  to discover activities, eBooks, movies and much more, for both adults and children.  If you are not a library member, you can join our library online and get immediate access to our digital resources.

Check back here for more updates about your library, or follow us on Facebook.  Plus, we send out an email newsletter every month-subscribe now to keep up with what's happening in your libraries!

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​Our libraries are open for fully vaccinated customers! Browse, borrow, study, use computers and more. Restrictions apply-please check here for the latest information before you come in.

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Can't come into the library yet? Contact-free Click and Collect is available to all customers, vaccinated and unvaccinated.

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Looking for entertainment from home? Check out Your Library @ Home. There's so much there for both adults and kids, including craft, chair yoga, puzzles, author talks, and more. And don't forget our eLibrary has a huge range of books, magazines, movies and more--open 24/7!

 

 

Cataloguehttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/online-library-catalogueCatalogueWe have full access to all of our library’s collections online, so that you can easily browse from the comfort of your own home.
eLibraryhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/eresourceseLibraryOur eLibrary is convenient and easy to use. It's available 24/7, and delivered straight to your computer, smart phone, iPad, tablet, iPod or MP3 player.
Locations and membershipshttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/locations-membershipsLocations and membershipsCity of Canterbury Bankstown proudly provides a range of library and knowledge centres across the local area.
Programs and events calendarhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/programs-events-calendarPrograms and events calendarThere are ongoing programs as well as unique events which take place across the libraries that your Council provides.
Collectionshttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/collectionsCollectionsFind out about what our library and knowledge centres offer.
Contact us at the Librarieshttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/contact-usContact us at the LibrariesContact the libraries team for more information
Library serviceshttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/library-servicesLibrary servicesWe provide a host of services through our Library Services, including computer training, language classes, homework assistance and much more.
Local and family historyhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/local-family-historyLocal and family historyOur libraries help make researching your family history easy, providing access to free material to help trace your family tree. Also includes our Watson Anzac website, commemorating the ANZAC Centenary.
Student resourceshttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres/student-resourcesStudent resourcesThe libraries provided by City of Canterbury Bankstown are ideal for students. Read about what you can access.

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If you have any questions or feedback, you can email the library, or phone 9789 9423 and follow the prompts.  To find your local branch’s contact details, click on “Locations and Memberships" above.

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