Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
Monday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
The Library at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōtūmatua. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
About Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- Café
- Customer Service Hub
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
- Swimming Pool
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Map
Featured
Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
Looking for a meeting room or space for an event? Find out about rooms and bookable spaces in libraries.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries. Shirley Library's session is now on Thursdays 10am to 1pm. Find out where and when.
Holidays and Closures
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Show DayFriday, November 13, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing Day (observed)Monday, December 28, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DaySaturday, January 2, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's Day (observed)Monday, January 4, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi DaySaturday, February 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, February 8, 2027Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySunday, April 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac Day (observed)Monday, April 26, 2027Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 7, 2027Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 25, 2027Closed All Day
What's On
Featured
Christchurch Photo Hunt: 1 to 31 October 2026
The Photo Hunt is on now! Share your photos old and new and be in to win Riverside Market vouchers
Upcoming Events
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
New For You: October 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Spooky Storytimes
Oct 30th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Come join us for a spooktacular Storytimes! There will be fun stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Dressing up encouraged!
Mindful Colouring for Wellbeing, part of a series
Take a a little time for yourself during Mental Health Awareness Week. Drop in anytime throughout the week to enjoy some mindful colouring.
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
New For You: October 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Spooky Storytimes
Oct 30th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Come join us for a spooktacular Storytimes! There will be fun stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Dressing up encouraged!
Mindful Colouring for Wellbeing, part of a series
Take a a little time for yourself during Mental Health Awareness Week. Drop in anytime throughout the week to enjoy some mindful colouring.
New at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 14, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 14, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
