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Monday 9:30am - 7:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 7:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 7:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm Friday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 4pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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Concord Library + Five Dock Library + The Learning Space, Rhodes. Explore our collections, services, programs, events, facilities and eLibrary for all ages.

Based at Concord, Five Dock and Rhodes, our spaces provide opportunities to learn, meet, work and play. Concord and Five Dock Libraries are home to our physical collection while The Learning Space at Rhodes houses our state-of-the-art Makerspace and digital facilities. To become a member, you can register online or visit us with proof of identity and current address. For those under 16 years, a parent's or guardian's signature and identification are required. You can search our full catalogue, sign up and manage your account at canadabay.nsw.gov.au/libraries

Concord Library | 60 Flavelle St Concord 2137 | T: 9911 6210
Five Dock Library | Level 1, 4-12 Garfield St Five Dock 2046 | T: 9911 6310
The Learning Space | The Connection, Rhodes | 30 Shoreline Drive Rhodes 2138 | T: 9911 6332

09/11/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As part of Transgender Awareness Week, ANTRA will be hosting a bilingual event delivered in Mandarin and English featuring research insights, a documentary screening and a discussion with members of the community.

📍 The Connection Rhodes - Event Space 2
📅 Sunday, 15 Nov | 12:30-3:30pm
👉 Free to attend, book via bit.ly/ccb-antra

Hear about the experiences of Chinese-speaking transgender and gender-diverse q***r individuals, who have faced forced displacement and now live in Australia.

09/11/2026

What fun we had at our Spooky Crafternoon sessions this Halloween! 🎃

Using sustainable materials and hands-on making techniques, children had a great time creating their very own spook-tacular Halloween masks and decorations. From ghost garlands to witch masks, we loved seeing everyone's creations!

Interested in attending our other children's programs? Check out our upcoming events here: bit.ly/ccb-childrens-programs

08/11/2026

This November, Concord Library is excited to welcome Tim Ayliffe for an author talk to discuss his newest book "Dark Desert Road"!

Informed by his 25-year career as a journalist, Tim's crime thrillers explore themes of extremism, espionage and the global power games at play in the 21st Century.

📍 Concord Library
📅 Wed, 18 Nov | 5:30-7:30pm
👉 Free to attend, book via bit.ly/ccb-tim-ayliffe

📚 About the book: Determined to find her estranged sister Billie, Kit McCarthy embarks on a dangerous journey through shuttered towns in the desert country of the New South Wales Riverina — where people get lost for a reason. But does Billie really want to be found?

08/11/2026

Today marks the start of Diwali! 🪔

Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a celebration of food, culture and tradition with family and friends. Our librarians have curated a collection of books for young readers that explore what makes Diwali so special.

📖 The titles in the collection are available for all library members to borrow — drop in to Five Dock or Concord Library to pick up a copy, or reserve online today: https://canadabay.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?QRYTEXT=Celebrating%20Diwali&GCN=TABDIWALI&QRY=SVL(Diwali)&SORTS=SQL_LOANCOUNT_DESC

05/11/2026

We recently welcomed author Dianne Yarwood to Five Dock Library to speak about her latest novel, "Margaret, Are You Leaving?".

In conversation with Five Dock librarian Gayatri Krishnamurthy, Dianne shared the inspiration behind her book and led a fascinating exploration on the themes of family, identity, love, and finding home. Thank you to Dianne for engaging in a wonderful evening of discussion!

📖 Reserve or borrow a copy of "Margaret, Are You Leaving?" at one of our libraries today: bit.ly/ccb-dianne-yarwood

05/11/2026

We're hosting a free screening of the animated adventure film "Flow" at Concord Library! Join in for a family friendly movie night, plus enjoy complimentary snacks while you watch🍿

🎬 About the film: Cat is a solitary animal, but a devastating flood destroys his home and transforms the world around him. Finding refuge on a boat with other animals, Cat and his unlikely companions must band together to find dry land.

📍 Concord Library
📅 Wed, 11 November | 5:30pm
👉 Free to attend, book via bit.ly/ccb-movie-night-flow

Bookings are essential, save your seats today!

05/11/2026

Explore the exciting world of chemistry at our Saturday Create sessions this November! 🧪Join us for a hands-on science activity where you’ll experiment with chemical reactions and discover how different substances interact to create fascinating changes.

📍 The Learning Space, Rhodes
📅 Every second Saturday, 7 & 21 Nov
👉 Free to attend, book via collections.humanitix.com/saturday-create

Saturday Create is an educational family program for one child working alongside a parent, guardian, or grandparent. Sessions are designed for children aged 5-7 and 8-12.

03/11/2026

Calling all aspiring sewists! Flip Fashion Forever is a creative after-school program for high school students to learn how to customise clothes, develop beginner sewing skills, experiment with upcycling and create one-of-a-kind pieces with friends.

📍 Youth Space, Five Dock Library
📅 4, 11, 18 Nov | 3:30-4:30pm
👉 A free program open to high school students attending school in the City of Canada Bay.

✂️ Bring along an item of clothing you'd like to transform or use our collection of thrifted garments and rescued textiles. No experience needed and all materials provided!

01/11/2026

Experience Rhodes at sunset and connect with nature through a special Mandarin-language talk by Leicia Petersen.

📍 The Connection, Rhodes - Event Space 2
📅 Thu, 5 Nov | 6:15-8:30pm
👉 Free to attend, book via bit.ly/ccb-nature-talk-mandarin

Hear about native plants commonly found in home gardens; discover local wildlife and learn practical ways we can live alongside nature.

01/11/2026

📚 Our libraries are stacked with exciting programs this November — from movie screenings to hands-on crafting workshops, there's something for everyone!

👉 Head to bit.ly/ccb-libraries-whatson to view all our upcoming programs and events.

Address

60 Flavelle Street
Concord, NSW
2137

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+61299116210

Website

http://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/libraries

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