Tūranga
Hours & Information
Today's Hours
MatarikiOpen today until 5:00pm
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
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Matariki
Friday, June 20, 2025
Special hours: 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
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.
Featured
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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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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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, 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
Open Studio at Tūranga for teens (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
Jun 20th | 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.
Toiora Exhibition: 21 June to 31 August 2025, part of a series
An exhibition at Tūranga exploring the interconnection of Māori weaving and wellbeing.
Whānau Fun & Wellbeing Day: Haumanu, hauora kia manawa tītī
Jun 21st | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate Matariki at Tūranga. There will be stalls to support whānau wellbeing as well as crafts, games, waiata and storytimes.
Crafting for Wellbeing - Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild Inc., part of a series
Jun 21st | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Foster your creativity and resilience while learning a new skill. This month we'll be making embroidered gift tags/decorations.
Open Studio at Tūranga for teens (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
Jun 20th | 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.
Toiora Exhibition: 21 June to 31 August 2025, part of a series
An exhibition at Tūranga exploring the interconnection of Māori weaving and wellbeing.
Whānau Fun & Wellbeing Day: Haumanu, hauora kia manawa tītī
Jun 21st | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate Matariki at Tūranga. There will be stalls to support whānau wellbeing as well as crafts, games, waiata and storytimes.
Crafting for Wellbeing - Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild Inc., part of a series
Jun 21st | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Foster your creativity and resilience while learning a new skill. This month we'll be making embroidered gift tags/decorations.
Featured
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.
Creative Gothic – Open Christchurch 2025 at Tūranga
Jessie reports back on Creative Gothic workshops at Tūranga making coasters, part of this year's Open Christchurch events.
Tuesday Terrors May 2025
A roundup of horror reads discussed at the monthly Horror genre book group at Tūranga. This month's theme was short stories.
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.
Creative Gothic – Open Christchurch 2025 at Tūranga
Jessie reports back on Creative Gothic workshops at Tūranga making coasters, part of this year's Open Christchurch events.
Tuesday Terrors May 2025
A roundup of horror reads discussed at the monthly Horror genre book group at Tūranga. This month's theme was short stories.
New at Tūranga
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
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