About Christchurch City Libraries

Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.

We are a network of public libraries in New Zealand. We have a mobile library and a digital library. Our libraries are supported by 11 network service teams.

Our purpose statement -

Connecting people, inspiring discovery, enriching communities.

We are building a new Central Library. Follow the progress.

Official information

Our library factsheet page gives a snapshot of the organisation.

Browse a brief history of the library as well as pages on employment, policies and strategy.

Christchurch City Libraries celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2009.

Library account

• Membership
• Managing your account
• Charges

Information on using the library

• Services, locations and hours
• Borrowing and joining
• Collections
• What’s on
• Exploring the digital library

Searching our collection

• Searching the catalogue
• Help with research
• Dewey Decimal guide
• Glossary of terms

Contact us for help

• Live online chat
• Phone 03 941 7923
• Or contact us online or email us.
• Enter one of our competitions