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Programs - Seniors

Financial Fitness with Services Australia

Financial Fitness with Services Australia

Who: Adults
When: Thursday 23 July | 10:30am-12pm
Where: Penrith City Library
Tickets: Free. Bookings are essential.

Join us for a comprehensive Financial Fitness talk presented by Services Australia, designed to help you take charge of your financial life with confidence.

This engaging session will cover key areas of everyday financial management, including:

  • Taking charge
  • Debt basics
  • Creating savings
  • Insurance 

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you require any accommodations to attend this event, please contact 02 47327891.


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Age Pension (Support for Older Australians)

Age Pension (Support for Older Australians) with Services Australia

Who: Adults
When: Wednesday 29 July | 10:30am-12pm
Where: St Marys Library
Tickets: Free. Bookings are essential.

Join Services Australia at St Marys Library to learn about the Age Pension and other support available for older Australians.

This free information session will help older Australians understand the Age Pension and other government supports. Learn about eligibility, payments, working while receiving the pension, myGov, and how to access additional help. The session is designed to be clear, practical, and easy to understand, with time for questions. 

Topics covered:

  • Australia’s Social Security Agreements
  • Working while you get Age Pension
  • How to claim Age Pension
  • MyGov and how to create one
  • Other support for older Australians 

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you require any accommodations to attend this event, please contact 02 47327891.

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Tech Help

Tech Help


Need help with learning to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop?

Want to learn to send messages and emails, or to shop and pay bills online?

Book a one hour, one on one training session with a Tech Mate from the Digital Literacy Foundation on Tech Tuesday at Penrith City Library, or Web Wednesday at St Marys Library.

Tech help topics may include:

  • Creating and using an email account
  • Creating documents
  • Attaching files and photos
  • Using subscription library resources
  • Downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more.
  • Using your device
  • Searching the Internet

Please bring your device and passwords with you. We look forward to helping you!

To book, call 02 4732 7891, submit a request at my.penrith.city or see one of our friendly staff at any of the library branches.

For T&Cs and more information about technology at Penrith City Libraries, visit the library’s technology page.

Penrith Community Knitters

Penrith Community Knitting and Crochet Group


Who: Adults 
When: First Monday of every month | 9.30am - 12pm
Where: Penrith City Library 

Bring along your knitting, crochet or other craft project, and work away with other like-minded creators.

St Marys Knitters

St Marys Knitters


Who: Adults 
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month | 10am-12pm
Where: St Marys Library 

Bring along your knitting, crochet or other craft project, and work away with other like-minded creators at St Marys Library. The group meets twice a month for a chat, cuppa and to work on their latest project. This free group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. No bookings required.

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