Akaroa Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Regular Hours
Monday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Closed All Day
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Closed All Day
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Akaroa Community and School Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Te Ao Marama.
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Closed All Day
Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
Looking for a meeting room or space for an event? Find out about rooms and bookable spaces in libraries.
New For You - April 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Te Manu Tītī at Akaroa Library, part of a series
Come find Whaea Justice and her manuhiri as she flies around our libraries with a bilingual story time.
Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
Looking for a meeting room or space for an event? Find out about rooms and bookable spaces in libraries.
New For You - April 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Te Manu Tītī at Akaroa Library, part of a series
Come find Whaea Justice and her manuhiri as she flies around our libraries with a bilingual story time.
New at Akaroa Library
Interior of Coronation Library: Picturing Canterbury
Interior of the Coronation Library (103 Rue Jolie), Akaroa, 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Stanbury family at 29 Church Road: Picturing Canterbury
The family of Ann and Colin Stanbury standing in front of their house at 29 Church Road, Little River. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Men and boys stringing up eels to dry: Picturing Canterbury
Stringing up eels to dry at Rāpaki for the 120th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1960. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Archery at YMCA Camp: Picturing Canterbury
Anna Faoagali (left) and Jennifer Harwood aiming their bows at the YMCA camp, Wainui, 1981. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Interior of Coronation Library: Picturing Canterbury
Interior of the Coronation Library (103 Rue Jolie), Akaroa, 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Stanbury family at 29 Church Road: Picturing Canterbury
The family of Ann and Colin Stanbury standing in front of their house at 29 Church Road, Little River. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Men and boys stringing up eels to dry: Picturing Canterbury
Stringing up eels to dry at Rāpaki for the 120th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1960. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Archery at YMCA Camp: Picturing Canterbury
Anna Faoagali (left) and Jennifer Harwood aiming their bows at the YMCA camp, Wainui, 1981. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
