Christchurch City Libraries is a network of 20 public libraries in Ōtautahi and Banks Peninsula, as well as a digital library and a mobile library service. Christchurch is also home to academic libraries, special libraries, school libraries, and volunteer libraries. Christchurch City Council supports volunteer libraries, but they are a separate service from Christchurch City Libraries. Volunteer libraries are run by local committees and offer library collections for reading and borrowing.
CINCH Community Information Christchurch lists volunteer libraries in Christchurch:
Heathcote Valley Community Library
Location: 45 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch 8022
Mairehau Library
Location: 42A Kensington Avenue, Mairehau, Christchurch 8013
Opawa Public Library
Location: 192 Richardson Terrace, Opawa, Christchurch 8023
Redcliffs Public Library
Location: 91 Main Road, Redcliffs, Christchurch 8081
St Martins Library and Community Centre
Location: Cnr Wilsons Road & Wades Avenue, St Martins, Christchurch 8022
Woolston Community Library
Location: 689 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023
Some volunteer libraries have bookable venues:
- Woolston Community Library has a small hall available for meetings, functions, exercise classes and educational activities. In addition to this a small meeting room is available for hire.
- St Martins Community Centre is a modern, multi-function facility with space for a variety of activities.