Tūranga
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
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. -
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- Hearing loop technology
- Mobility access parking
- Mobility access toilets
- Wheelchairs for use
Map
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What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
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Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 21, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Anzac DayFriday, April 25, 2025Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 2, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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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
Exhibition - 新年 新期望 - New Year | New Wishes, part of a series
Discover the vibrant history of Chinese folk art through the traditions of shadow puppetry, pictures and clay sculptures. Closing soon.
Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch, part of a series
Feb 22nd, All day
This summer the Tuakiri team investigates Eccentric Christchurch - the unusual people, places and events of the 19th and 20th century.
Exhibition | hArt and Home – The ŌCHT Tenant Art Show, part of a series
The ŌCHT Tenant Art Show presents diverse work from first time exhibitors and seasoned artists. It's on until Sunday 2 March.
Crafty Sundays at Tūranga, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and connect with other enthusiasts.
Exhibition - 新年 新期望 - New Year | New Wishes, part of a series
Discover the vibrant history of Chinese folk art through the traditions of shadow puppetry, pictures and clay sculptures. Closing soon.
Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch, part of a series
Feb 22nd, All day
This summer the Tuakiri team investigates Eccentric Christchurch - the unusual people, places and events of the 19th and 20th century.
Exhibition | hArt and Home – The ŌCHT Tenant Art Show, part of a series
The ŌCHT Tenant Art Show presents diverse work from first time exhibitors and seasoned artists. It's on until Sunday 2 March.
Crafty Sundays at Tūranga, part of a series
Bring your latest craft project and connect with other enthusiasts.
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New For You - February 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.
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2024 / 2025
Nov 29, 2024
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our hours and services over Christmas and New Year 2024 / 2025.
Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch at Tūranga
Eccentric Christchurch is a Tuakiri Investigates exhibition telling stories of unique characters who have inhabited this city.
New For You - February 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.
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2024 / 2025
Nov 29, 2024
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our hours and services over Christmas and New Year 2024 / 2025.
Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch at Tūranga
Eccentric Christchurch is a Tuakiri Investigates exhibition telling stories of unique characters who have inhabited this city.
New at Tūranga
Recent News Posts
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 09, 2025