Matatiki Hornby Centre
Hours & Information
Open today until 4:00pm
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
About Matatiki Hornby Centre
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- Café
- Customer Service Hub
- Off street parking
- Postal services
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
- Swimming Pool
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Map
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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.
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
Upcoming Events
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces: Matatiki Hornby Centre
Step into a world of possibilities at Matatiki Hornby Centre's Auahatanga Creative Space—where cutting-edge technology meets inspiration.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Rainbow Crafternoon at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Mar 28th | 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Our Creative Space at Matatiki will be kitted out with everything you need to craft and unwind and celebrate Christchurch Pride
Pride Ready: Craft & Create at Matatiki, part of a series
Mar 24th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Get ready to shine for Christchurch Pride. Our Creative Space at Matatiki will be kitted out with everything you need to bedazzle yourself.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Rainbow Crafternoon at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Mar 28th | 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Our Creative Space at Matatiki will be kitted out with everything you need to craft and unwind and celebrate Christchurch Pride
Pride Ready: Craft & Create at Matatiki, part of a series
Mar 24th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Get ready to shine for Christchurch Pride. Our Creative Space at Matatiki will be kitted out with everything you need to bedazzle yourself.
New at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 10, 2026
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 10, 2026
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
