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. -
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- Hearing loop technology
- Mobility access parking
- Mobility access toilets
- Wheelchairs for use
Map
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March 2025, part of a series
Mar 21st | 9:00am - 7:00pm
Our annual book sale will be held at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre: 9am to 7pm Friday 21 March and 9am to 4pm Saturday 22 March.
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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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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
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
Just to have you adore me: A dance film for Wharenui Harikoa, part of a series
Mar 1st - Mar 30th | All day
A special dance film that explores themes embodied in Wharenui Harikoa - intergenerational healing, tūpuna connection, joy and aroha (love).
Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch, part of a series
Mar 19th, All day
This summer the Tuakiri team investigates Eccentric Christchurch - the unusual people, places and events of the 19th and 20th century.
Thursday Teen Takeover at Tūranga, part of a series
Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space - VR, boardgames, tech, craft & more. It's Christchurch Pride - expect a special Pride craft/activity!
Beat Saber Tournament: PRIDE Edition: Tūranga, part of a series
Slay your way through the beats this Friday for Pride! Join in on our friendly Beat Saber tournament – will you win our trophy?
Just to have you adore me: A dance film for Wharenui Harikoa, part of a series
Mar 1st - Mar 30th | All day
A special dance film that explores themes embodied in Wharenui Harikoa - intergenerational healing, tūpuna connection, joy and aroha (love).
Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch, part of a series
Mar 19th, All day
This summer the Tuakiri team investigates Eccentric Christchurch - the unusual people, places and events of the 19th and 20th century.
Thursday Teen Takeover at Tūranga, part of a series
Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space - VR, boardgames, tech, craft & more. It's Christchurch Pride - expect a special Pride craft/activity!
Beat Saber Tournament: PRIDE Edition: Tūranga, part of a series
Slay your way through the beats this Friday for Pride! Join in on our friendly Beat Saber tournament – will you win our trophy?
Featured
New For You - March 2025
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.
Is the future in our genes?
What are the implications of proposed law changes around gene technology, and could it really help endangered species?
Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch at Tūranga
Eccentric Christchurch is a Tuakiri Investigates exhibition telling stories of unique characters who have inhabited this city.
New For You - March 2025
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.
Is the future in our genes?
What are the implications of proposed law changes around gene technology, and could it really help endangered species?
Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch at Tūranga
Eccentric Christchurch is a Tuakiri Investigates exhibition telling stories of unique characters who have inhabited this city.
New at Tūranga
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 01, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 01, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025