Tūranga

Hours & Information

Open today until 5:00pm

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
60 Cathedral Square
Central Christchurch, Christchurch 8011
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.

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Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (25-28 April 2025)

Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.

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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.

Holidays and Closures

  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 2, 2025
    Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Matariki
    Friday, June 20, 2025
    Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Labour Day
    Monday, October 27, 2025
    Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Show Day Friday 14 November
    Friday, November 14, 2025
    Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Friday, December 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Friday, January 2, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day
    Friday, February 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday
    Friday, April 3, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, April 6, 2026
    Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Anzac Day
    Saturday, April 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 April
    Monday, April 27, 2026
    Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 1, 2026
    Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Science Alive is at Tūranga

Apr 12th - Apr 27th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Learn building and construction techniques when you create a dream house, robot helper or brand new creature from cardboard.

Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Diaries and Letters Home, part of a series

Personal letters, diaries, photos, records & medals from our Archives. Read what the war was really like for local lads. On until 25 May.

Crafty Sundays at Tūranga, part of a series

Bring your latest craft project and connect with other enthusiasts.

He Karu, He Taringa Film Screening, part of a series

Drop in and watch the short film, He Karu, He Taringa, a story about how a takiwātanga (autistic) child sees and hears the world.

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New For You - April 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.

Challenges and diverse perspectives: Autism panel discussion

Troy reports back from a panel discussion, part of Christchurch City Libraries' Autism Acceptance Month 2025 programme.

Open Christchurch 2025: Friday 2 to Sunday 4 May

Building lovers and architecture fans! Open Christchurch is back in May.

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