Tūranga
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
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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Summertime Reading Challenge
FROM 1 DECEMBER: Keep reading this summer & win. It's easy. Pick up a postcard, complete at least three challenges, & drop the postcard in.
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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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Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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Boxing DayThursday, December 26, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayThursday, January 2, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Waitangi DayThursday, February 6, 2025Closed All Day
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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
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present Exhibition, part of a series
Discover the history of women's cycling in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 1890 to now at this exhibition running 24 August to 24 November 2024.
WORD Christchurch - US Election Lowdown: What Just Happened?
Nov 18th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join University of Canterbury academics, Peter Field and Maureen Montgomery for insight into the recent US election and electoral system.
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present Closing Event
Nov 20th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join local cyclists and bike-packers as they share their cycling experiences followed by a screening of short film, Inshallah.
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present Closing Event
Nov 20th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Local cyclists share cycling experiences and tips for adventuring. Screening of short film Inshallah: A bike tour. Free, bookings required.
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New For You - November
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.
Tūranga and Upper Riccarton Study Halls, & more study spaces
Libraries are great study spots. Find out about Tūranga Study Hall and other places where students can study and prepare for exams.
Tūranga is open 10am to 5pm Friday 15 November (Show Day)
Oct 14, 2024
Tūranga will be open from 10am to 5pm on Friday 15 November (Show Day); all other libraries will be closed.
New at Tūranga
Recent News Posts
Fendalton Library reopened Monday 18 November
Nov 18, 2024
Fendalton Library is trialling going EFTPOS only
Nov 13, 2024
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Nov 12, 2024