Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am 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
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
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
Our Winter brochure is out soon in libraries. You can read it online now. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
New For You - May 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
Our Winter brochure is out soon in libraries. You can read it online now. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
New For You - May 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
