Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am 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
- 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
Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
Upcoming Events
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Suffrage Stitchers
Feb 20th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Add your stitches to The Tapestry Trust of New Zealand's Suffrage Panel. The project is being led by enthusiastic embroiderers.
Te Hāpua Reads: January 2026
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Suffrage Stitchers
Feb 20th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Add your stitches to The Tapestry Trust of New Zealand's Suffrage Panel. The project is being led by enthusiastic embroiderers.
Te Hāpua Reads: January 2026
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
New at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 10, 2026
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 10, 2026
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
