Tūranga
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
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. -
- Hearing loop technology
- Mobility access parking
- Mobility access toilets
- Wheelchairs for use
Map
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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.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries. Shirley Library's session is now on Thursdays 10am to 1pm. Find out where and when.
Holidays and Closures
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Waitangi DayFriday, February 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
What's On
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Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18
It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read.
Upcoming Events
Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at Tūranga, part of a series
Follow the trail of blooms at Tūranga to find the Mānuka Storygrove – a hidden grove of summertime wonder. On until 28 February 2026.
Our Voices Count exhibition, part of a series
Features protest/celebration banners made as a collaboration with Ron Te Kawa and Hei Whakapiki Mauri, Disability Leadership Canterbury.
Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch: On the Move, part of a series
Jan 5th, All day
Exhibition looking at some of the more unusual movements of people and objects around Ōtautahi Christchurch. On until 28 February 2026.
Summer Teen Book Club at Tūranga, part of a series
Join us in January for a relaxed, welcoming book club for teens! We’ll gather in a cosy space to chat about books & share reading ideas.
Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at Tūranga, part of a series
Follow the trail of blooms at Tūranga to find the Mānuka Storygrove – a hidden grove of summertime wonder. On until 28 February 2026.
Our Voices Count exhibition, part of a series
Features protest/celebration banners made as a collaboration with Ron Te Kawa and Hei Whakapiki Mauri, Disability Leadership Canterbury.
Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch: On the Move, part of a series
Jan 5th, All day
Exhibition looking at some of the more unusual movements of people and objects around Ōtautahi Christchurch. On until 28 February 2026.
Summer Teen Book Club at Tūranga, part of a series
Join us in January for a relaxed, welcoming book club for teens! We’ll gather in a cosy space to chat about books & share reading ideas.
Featured
New For You - January 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
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Antarctic Summer Science Lecture - Dr Byron Adams
Feb 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about Antarctic soil ecosystems and how they link to broader global questions about climate change, biodiversity, and stewardship.
The limits of the human spirit: Adventures in ocean rowing
Jan 15th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr Sarah Kessans recounts her experiences as a competitor in a gruelling 5000km Atlantic rowing race during tropical storms and hurricanes.
New For You - January 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
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Antarctic Summer Science Lecture - Dr Byron Adams
Feb 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about Antarctic soil ecosystems and how they link to broader global questions about climate change, biodiversity, and stewardship.
The limits of the human spirit: Adventures in ocean rowing
Jan 15th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr Sarah Kessans recounts her experiences as a competitor in a gruelling 5000km Atlantic rowing race during tropical storms and hurricanes.
New at Tūranga
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2025 / 2026
Dec 01, 2025
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 23, 2025
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2025 / 2026
Dec 01, 2025
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 23, 2025
