Tūranga
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
Regular Hours
Monday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday to Friday - He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor is open from 8am. The other levels are open from 9am.
There is an after hours returns slot on Gloucester St side of Tūranga.
About Tūranga
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Christchurch City Council car park map
Seven P5 Loading Zone spaces in Cathedral Square and two P5 spaces directly outside the library on Gloucester Street.
Four P120 mobility parking spaces outside Tūranga, two on Gloucester Street and two on Colombo Street.
Metered parking spaces outside the library on Gloucester Street, and metered on-street parking 5 to 10 mins from Tūranga.
There are off-street car parks at 192 Gloucester Street, 158 Hereford Street, and 105 Worcester Street. -
- Hearing loop technology
- Mobility access parking
- Mobility access toilets
- Wheelchairs for use
Map
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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.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries. Shirley Library's session is now on Thursdays 10am to 1pm. Find out where and when.
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
What's On
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Upcoming Events
Emma G - Mental Health Sounds Like This
Mar 29th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join Emma G in this celebration of music, mental health, and creative resilience. Free, bookings required.
Declutter for Wellbeing | Speaker Series @ Tūranga
Apr 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Liz Zhang, who has trained with Marie Kondo, as she discusses how to simplify your life by embracing minimalism.
Niall Williams (Ireland): WORD Christchurch
Apr 21st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join WORD Christchurch for a celebration of Irish storytelling with Booker Prize nominated writer Niall Williams.
Talk Together Supporting Social Skills Workshop
Apr 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you a parent or teacher of a neurodivergent child (0-18 years)? Come and learn how you can support their social skills.
Emma G - Mental Health Sounds Like This
Mar 29th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join Emma G in this celebration of music, mental health, and creative resilience. Free, bookings required.
Declutter for Wellbeing | Speaker Series @ Tūranga
Apr 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Liz Zhang, who has trained with Marie Kondo, as she discusses how to simplify your life by embracing minimalism.
Niall Williams (Ireland): WORD Christchurch
Apr 21st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join WORD Christchurch for a celebration of Irish storytelling with Booker Prize nominated writer Niall Williams.
Talk Together Supporting Social Skills Workshop
Apr 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you a parent or teacher of a neurodivergent child (0-18 years)? Come and learn how you can support their social skills.
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Mar 27th, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!
Open Studio at Tūranga for teens (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
Mar 27th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This is an open drop-in session where rangatahi can come to learn more about audio & video production in our studio.
VR Fridays - Virtual Reality on Hapori, Tūranga, part of a series
Mar 27th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us every Friday for VR on Hapori! We've got two PS5 VR headsets and plenty of games to choose from.
Te Kāhui Ōhua, part of a series
Casual, monthly reading group that celebrates our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection. All welcome, bring the whānau! Free! No booking required!
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Mar 27th, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!
Open Studio at Tūranga for teens (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
Mar 27th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This is an open drop-in session where rangatahi can come to learn more about audio & video production in our studio.
VR Fridays - Virtual Reality on Hapori, Tūranga, part of a series
Mar 27th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us every Friday for VR on Hapori! We've got two PS5 VR headsets and plenty of games to choose from.
Te Kāhui Ōhua, part of a series
Casual, monthly reading group that celebrates our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection. All welcome, bring the whānau! Free! No booking required!
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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.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Lectures and Exhibition
Apr 11th | 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Engage with experts from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University and local practitioners to learn about Chinese traditional medicine.
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
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.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Lectures and Exhibition
Apr 11th | 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Engage with experts from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University and local practitioners to learn about Chinese traditional medicine.
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
New at Tūranga
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Kanopy access issues Wednesday 25 March
Mar 25, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Kanopy access issues Wednesday 25 March
Mar 25, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
