Tūranga
Hours & Information
Open today until 5:00pm
Monday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday to Friday - He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor is open from 8am. The other levels are open from 9am.
There is an after hours returns slot on Gloucester St side of Tūranga.
About Tūranga
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Christchurch City Council car park map
Seven P5 Loading Zone spaces in Cathedral Square and two P5 spaces directly outside the library on Gloucester Street.
Four P120 mobility parking spaces outside Tūranga, two on Gloucester Street and two on Colombo Street.
Metered parking spaces outside the library on Gloucester Street, and metered on-street parking 5 to 10 mins from Tūranga.
There are off-street car parks at 192 Gloucester Street, 158 Hereford Street, and 105 Worcester Street. -
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- Hearing loop technology
- Mobility access parking
- Mobility access toilets
- Wheelchairs for use
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What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
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Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labour DayMonday, October 28, 2024Closed All Day
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Canterbury Anniversary DayFriday, November 15, 2024Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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Boxing DayThursday, December 26, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayThursday, January 2, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Waitangi DayThursday, February 6, 2025Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 21, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Anzac DayFriday, April 25, 2025Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 2, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
House of Treasures Te Whare Taonga: Canterbury Museum, part of a series
This exhibition presents five of treasures from the museum, ranging from a moa skull to a Samoan tatau chisel, and a digital display.
Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Local Lives Lived!, part of a series
Celebrate Family History month with an exhibition on some local people who helped to make central Christchurch the place it was.
Huinga Ako - Tūranga, part of a series
After school programme Huinga Ako helps students with finding resources that link to their Te Ao Māori-focused assignments.
Nonfiction Book Discussion Group, part of a series
Discuss nonfiction books with other friendly book lovers. We subscribe to the Book Discussion Scheme (BDS) so there is a cost involved.
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New For You - August 2024
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
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Fascinating work & the maths behind it: Thurs 8 Aug 6pm-7pm
Local group Mathateca are bringing Show Your Working to Tūranga for the second time, inviting three experts to share how they use maths.
So Brilliantly Murderous
Ahead of the 70th anniversary, Peter Graham, author of a true crime book about Christchurch's most famous murder, gives a talk at Tūranga.
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Library closures or changes in hours or services
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Holds are now free for all customers
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