South Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 4:00pm
Regular Hours
Monday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Anzac Day
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Closed All Day
66 Colombo Street (corner Hunter Terrace and Colombo Street)
Christchurch, 8022
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
South Christchurch Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Wai Mōkihi. Beckenham Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
About South Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Café
- Customer Service Hub
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
What's on
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Anzac DayThursday, April 25, 2024Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 3, 2024Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 28, 2024Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 28, 2024Closed All Day
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Canterbury Anniversary DayFriday, November 15, 2024Closed All Day
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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, 2025Closed All Day
Quake-damaged South Library and Service Centre to be rebuilt
Councillors have supported a recommendation from the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board and decided on a full rebuild.
South - Mug Design Workshop - 7-12 years FULLY BOOKED
Apr 23rd | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Craft a mug masterpiece that’s as unique as you. We provide all of the materials (including mug), you just need to bring your creativity!
Story Walk
Apr 23rd | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrate World Book Day with us! Stroll along with Elephant and Friends on this interactive story walk.
Eyes in Space Public Talk
May 4th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Join Dr Francesc March for an informative session about aerospace medical research in microgravity. Free, no bookings required.
New For You - April 2024
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Discover Canterbury: Sign of the Takahe
Learn more about the history of this iconic Port Hills building through digitised resources like photographs and architectural drawings.
Discover Canterbury: Hart & Reese architectural plans
We explore the architectural plans of local firm, Hart & Reese, Registered Architects.
Rebuild on the cards for quake-damaged South Library
Rebuilding the quake-damaged South Library and customer services building will cost less than repairing it, investigations show.