Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Closed until 9:00am 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. The Service Desk at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre is open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The service desk summer hours from 18 November are Monday to Friday…

About Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Café
- Council Service Centre
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
- Swimming Pool
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Featured
What's on: December 2023, January and February 2024
Find out what's happening in libraries this summer. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Christmas DayMonday, December 25, 2023Closed All Day
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Boxing DayTuesday, December 26, 2023Closed All Day
Soft Toy Sleepover and Storytime at Te Hāpua: Halswell
Dec 8th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a fun evening Storytime with songs, books, rhymes, and a craft. Bring along your favourite soft toy to have a sleepover.
Summer pool party at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Dec 10th | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Grab your friends and whānau for an epic pool party to celebrate the start of summer, we’ve got slides and inflatables for kids of all ages.
Christmas characters
Dec 11th | 10:00am - Dec 24th | 4:00pm
Selected libraries
Colour and craft a Christmas crowd.
Thursday takeover
Thursdays, 3.30 to 4.30pm
Make the Youth Space your space on Thursday afternoons. Drop-in, for ages 12-18.
New For You - November 2023
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: November 2023
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
Sending love from the Library
5 & 7 December
Halswell, Bishopdale
Make a Christmas card and write a message to people who may be experiencing loneliness within our communities.
Elmer's Ōtautahi Elephant Trail 25 Nov 2023-18 February 2024
Elmer's Ōtautahi Elephant Trail features 30 large elephants, designed by professional & emerging artists. Elmer HQ is at Tūranga!
New at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Recent News Posts
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Nov 27, 2023
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2023 / 2024
Nov 22, 2023
Media releases and library news
Nov 01, 2023