Tūranga
Hours & Information
Open 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
My Book Bag - Cosy Edition: Tūranga, part of a series
Kick start your holidays with a bag of books curated just for you! Register 9 to 15 June, pick up 25 June to 2 July.
Sunday Chess, part of a series
Come and have a game of chess and meet up with other enthusiasts. Free drop in sessions.All ages and abilities everyone welcome!
Sketch @Tūranga, part of a series
Join our monthly creative sketch session. Use pencil and paper, or explore some new arty tech with our iPad Pros and Apple Pencils.
Sensory Hour at Tūranga, part of a series
Sensory Hour is an opportunity for people with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy the library.
My Book Bag - Cosy Edition: Tūranga, part of a series
Kick start your holidays with a bag of books curated just for you! Register 9 to 15 June, pick up 25 June to 2 July.
Sunday Chess, part of a series
Come and have a game of chess and meet up with other enthusiasts. Free drop in sessions.All ages and abilities everyone welcome!
Sketch @Tūranga, part of a series
Join our monthly creative sketch session. Use pencil and paper, or explore some new arty tech with our iPad Pros and Apple Pencils.
Sensory Hour at Tūranga, part of a series
Sensory Hour is an opportunity for people with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy the library.
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.
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.
Tabletop Tūranga - Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025
Check the timetable of events for the boardgaming event Tabletop Tūranga.
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.
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.
Tabletop Tūranga - Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025
Check the timetable of events for the boardgaming event Tabletop Tūranga.
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
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