Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

Hours & Information

Today's Hours

Matariki
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

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

Matariki
Friday, June 20, 2025
Closed All Day
341 Halswell Road
Christchurch, 8025
Phone: 03-941 7923
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.

Featured

Matariki: Māori New Year

Join us in June for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.

Justices of the Peace

Justices of the Peace (JPs)

Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.

Holidays and Closures

  • Matariki
    Friday, June 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labour Day
    Monday, October 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Show Day Friday 14 November
    Friday, November 14, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Friday, December 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Friday, January 2, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day
    Friday, February 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday
    Friday, April 3, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, April 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Saturday, April 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 April
    Monday, April 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 1, 2026
    Closed All Day

What's on

Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

New For You - June 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

Te Hāpua Reads: May 2025

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

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