Opening hours
Transport
- The Orbiter and number 28 and 125 bus routes stop nearby. See the Metroinfo timetables for more information.
- Parking at Bishopdale Shopping Centre - including mobility parking.
- Bike stands at front of library.
Services and facilities
- Accessibility information: Hāpai Access Card
- Services available at all Christchurch City Libraries
- Christchurch City Libraries events calendar
- Large hall and meeting room for hire
- Baby changing facilities
- AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Mobility access
- Events at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Computers and technology
- Free wireless internet access
- Printing & copying
- 6 public computers offering free internet access (30 minute time limit)
- 2 Self service kiosks
- 2 Self return pads
- 1 Children's games PC
- Playstation 4
- Scan to email or USB
Collections
- Fiction and nonfiction
- Large print and Talking books
- Magazines
- DVDs
- Children’s and young adults’ material
- Children’s Stories to Go
- Newspapers
- Jigsaws
- Ngā Pounamu Māori
Ward and Community Board
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre is in the Harewood Ward.
Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board holds regular meetings that you’re welcome to attend. Anyone can ask to speak to the board about a local issue, activity or project. Find out more: Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board