Akaroa Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
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.

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What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing Day (observed)Monday, December 28, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DaySaturday, January 2, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's Day (observed)Monday, January 4, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi DaySaturday, February 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, February 8, 2027Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySunday, April 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac Day (observed)Monday, April 26, 2027Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 7, 2027Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 25, 2027Closed All Day
Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
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New For You: November 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
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Sending Love From the Library
1 November to 18 December
At selected libraries
Make a Christmas card for Sending Love at a participating library, write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.
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: November 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
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
Sending Love From the Library
1 November to 18 December
At selected libraries
Make a Christmas card for Sending Love at a participating library, write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.
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 App issues
Nov 06, 2026
Help shape the future of your library!
Nov 03, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 30, 2026
Ōmōkihi’s next chapter starts 1 December
Oct 30, 2026
Library App issues
Nov 06, 2026
Help shape the future of your library!
Nov 03, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 30, 2026
Ōmōkihi’s next chapter starts 1 December
Oct 30, 2026
