Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow
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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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Closed All Day
What's On
Featured
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Upcoming Events
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
New For You - March 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
City Nature Challenge - Wall Decal Workshop
Apr 16th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Get into the zone for the upcoming City Nature Challenge by creating a memento inspired by nature. Bring your photo or art with you.
Meet the Mini-Beasts with Canterbury Museum
Apr 15th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meet the mini-beasts and explore the incredible world of insects up close with real display cases and live stick insects.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
New For You - March 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
City Nature Challenge - Wall Decal Workshop
Apr 16th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Get into the zone for the upcoming City Nature Challenge by creating a memento inspired by nature. Bring your photo or art with you.
Meet the Mini-Beasts with Canterbury Museum
Apr 15th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meet the mini-beasts and explore the incredible world of insects up close with real display cases and live stick insects.
New at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Kanopy access issues Wednesday 25 March
Mar 25, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Kanopy access issues Wednesday 25 March
Mar 25, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
