Aranui Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
Regular Hours
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
About Aranui Library
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- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Hāpai Access Card
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayFriday, January 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Waitangi DayFriday, February 6, 2026Closed All Day
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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
New For You - June 2025
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 what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Aranui Primary School class photograph: Picturing Canterbury
Class photograph of Room 13 at Aranui Primary School in Christchurch, 1997. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Queer Book Club March 2025
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories & community by sharing your favourite books. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm, Aranui Library.
New For You - June 2025
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 what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Aranui Primary School class photograph: Picturing Canterbury
Class photograph of Room 13 at Aranui Primary School in Christchurch, 1997. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Queer Book Club March 2025
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories & community by sharing your favourite books. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm, Aranui Library.
New at Aranui Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 10, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 10, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
