Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

Hours & Information

Open today until 7:00pm

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
341 Halswell Road
Halswell, 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.

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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

  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 1, 2026
    Closed All Day

What's On

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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.

What's on

Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. 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!

Te Hāpua Book Club, part of a series

Love sharing your favourite reads? Join other book lovers in our friendly, relaxed library environment. No bookings required.

Te Hāpua Reads: April 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

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