Akaroa Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow
Monday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Akaroa Community and School Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Te Ao Marama.
About Akaroa Library
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- Baby changing
- Book a Space
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Closed All Day
Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
Looking for a meeting room or space for an event? Find out about rooms and bookable spaces in libraries.
New For You - March 2026
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
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Readers and Writers Akaroa Festival - RAWA: 6-8 March 2026
A list of the star-studded who's who at the RAWA Festival, Akaroa, featuring both adult and children's authors and a Booker Prize winner.
Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
Looking for a meeting room or space for an event? Find out about rooms and bookable spaces in libraries.
New For You - March 2026
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
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Readers and Writers Akaroa Festival - RAWA: 6-8 March 2026
A list of the star-studded who's who at the RAWA Festival, Akaroa, featuring both adult and children's authors and a Booker Prize winner.
New at Akaroa Library
Interior of Coronation Library: Picturing Canterbury
Interior of the Coronation Library (103 Rue Jolie), Akaroa, 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Stanbury family at 29 Church Road: Picturing Canterbury
The family of Ann and Colin Stanbury standing in front of their house at 29 Church Road, Little River. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Men and boys stringing up eels to dry: Picturing Canterbury
Stringing up eels to dry at Rāpaki for the 120th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1960. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Archery at YMCA Camp: Picturing Canterbury
Anna Faoagali (left) and Jennifer Harwood aiming their bows at the YMCA camp, Wainui, 1981. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Interior of Coronation Library: Picturing Canterbury
Interior of the Coronation Library (103 Rue Jolie), Akaroa, 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Stanbury family at 29 Church Road: Picturing Canterbury
The family of Ann and Colin Stanbury standing in front of their house at 29 Church Road, Little River. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Men and boys stringing up eels to dry: Picturing Canterbury
Stringing up eels to dry at Rāpaki for the 120th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1960. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Archery at YMCA Camp: Picturing Canterbury
Anna Faoagali (left) and Jennifer Harwood aiming their bows at the YMCA camp, Wainui, 1981. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Have your say on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Mar 03, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Have your say on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Mar 03, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
