Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Regular Hours
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
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
King's Birthday
Monday, June 1, 2026
Closed All Day
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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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, July 10, 2026Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 26, 2026Closed All Day
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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
NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa
May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.
Upcoming Events
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in June, July, and August. Pick up our Winter brochure in libraries or read it online.
New For You - June 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
The Wonder of Worms - 5-12 years, part of a series
Jul 15th | 9:30am - 10:30am
Come explore how worms turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost also known as worm casts!
Makey Makey Music with Scratch - 8-10 years
Jul 7th | 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn how to create and code your very own electronic instrument using Makey Makey and Scratch.
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in June, July, and August. Pick up our Winter brochure in libraries or read it online.
New For You - June 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
The Wonder of Worms - 5-12 years, part of a series
Jul 15th | 9:30am - 10:30am
Come explore how worms turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost also known as worm casts!
Makey Makey Music with Scratch - 8-10 years
Jul 7th | 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn how to create and code your very own electronic instrument using Makey Makey and Scratch.
New at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
