Fun activities including crafts and games for children. No bookings are required, just turn up and have fun. Activities are free and are only held during school terms.

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1,000 Books Before School

Thu, 13 Aug

A free Canterbury-Bankstown Libraries program for children aged 0 to 6. Register at your local library and collect a reading log, then read books in any language with your child and record them in the app or reading log. Children receive a library bag and badge after 100 books, further badges for every 100 books read, and a certificate and prize pack when they complete the program by reading 1,000 books or starting school, whichever comes first.

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Baby Rhyme Time

Thu, 13 Aug

Join in interactive rhymes, songs and stories for children aged 0 to 18 months. Babies can develop language skills and meet other babies. Runs during school term only. No bookings required. Free entry.

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Free

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Family movie fun Bankstown

Thu, 13 Aug

Jump into your pyjamas and bring the family along to free Friday night movies at the library. Popcorn and drinks included. Children under the age of 12 must always have an adult with them. Bookings required, with bookings opening seven days before the event date on Eventbrite.

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Book club Bankstown

Thu, 13 Aug

Join a monthly book club at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre. The group discusses a pre-selected title from one of the library's book sets. Book clubs do not meet during January. Free entry.

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Chair yoga Bankstown

Thu, 13 Aug

Chair Yoga is suitable for people who have challenges getting up and down from the floor, and can be practised by anybody, on any chair, anywhere. Sessions support flexibility, mobility, balance, strength and posture. Presented by Claire from LV Chair Yoga Australia. Bookings are available online.

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Free

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Chinese calligraphy

Thu, 13 Aug

Discover the centuries-old secrets of Chinese calligraphy and develop your own unique piece with ink and a brush. Please bring your own materials. Bookings required. The session is also described in Mandarin.

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Free

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Youth Dungeons & Dragons club Campsie

Thu, 13 Aug

Players meet each fortnight at Campsie Library to collaborate through stories presented by Dungeon Masters. Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop collaborative roleplaying game where players and storyteller work to solve mysteries, right wrongs and deal with evil in all forms. New and experienced players, and people curious about the game, are welcome. For ages 12 to 18. A limited number of spots are available and bookings are essential. Free entry.

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English conversation group

Thu, 13 Aug

Join a free conversation group at the library, make new friends and learn to speak more English. This group is for pre-beginners, anyone new to learning English. Groups run during school terms, except public holidays. Held at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, Bankstown 2200.

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Lexiko Club

Thu, 13 Aug

Join a welcoming and friendly group for casual word play, criss-cross words and games. Meet like-minded people, have a laugh and enjoy a game. All levels of ability are welcome. Open to people aged 16 years and over. Free entry.

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Arcade games night

Thu, 13 Aug

A social evening for adults to meet new people and enjoy casual retro arcade-style games, including 2D fighters and beat 'em ups. All skill levels are welcome. There is no pressure and no prizes. Bookings are not necessary. Attendees may bring their own controllers for PS4, PS5, Switch or Wii, subject to prior arrangement and standard non-modified games only.

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New Challengers Evening - Chess

Thu, 13 Aug

Casual social chess games for adults of all skill levels. Meet new people and enjoy an evening of chess with no pressure and no prizes. You may bring your own standard chess board and pieces. No bookings are necessary. Free entry at Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre.

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Players meet each fortnight at Campsie Library to collaborate through stories presented by Dungeon Masters.

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