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
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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
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Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
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: November 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Sending Love From the Library
1 November to 18 December
At selected libraries
Make a Christmas card for Sending Love at a participating library, write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.
Fossil Fun with Canterbury Museum!
Nov 7th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Calling all up-and-coming palaeontologists🦖 Join us, as Canterbury Museum bring along real and replica fossils of dinosaur teeth and more!
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: November 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Sending Love From the Library
1 November to 18 December
At selected libraries
Make a Christmas card for Sending Love at a participating library, write a special message in your card and put it in our Sending Love box.
Fossil Fun with Canterbury Museum!
Nov 7th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Calling all up-and-coming palaeontologists🦖 Join us, as Canterbury Museum bring along real and replica fossils of dinosaur teeth and more!
New at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Help shape the future of your library!
Nov 03, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 30, 2026
Ōmōkihi’s next chapter starts 1 December
Oct 30, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Help shape the future of your library!
Nov 03, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 30, 2026
Ōmōkihi’s next chapter starts 1 December
Oct 30, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
