Linwood Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
1st Floor Eastgate Shopping Centre, Buckleys Road
Christchurch, 8062
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Linwood Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Ihutai. Linwood Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. A time limit of 3 hours applies for mall carparking.

About Linwood Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Customer Service Hub
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Postal services
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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A time limit of 3 hours applies for mall carparking.
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What's on
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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.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 21, 2025Closed All Day
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Anzac DayFriday, April 25, 2025Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 2, 2025Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Self-Care Journal Group at Linwood Library, part of a series
Feb 26th | 10:30am - 11:15am
The Self Care Journal group is held every Wednesday at Linwood. Journalling is a great way to gain self-awareness, process emotions & more.
Roll For Pride - Dungeons & Dragons - 13+ years
Mar 14th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Christchurch Pride by going on an epic adventure into the fun world of Dungeons & Dragons!
Observing the Natural World: Dr Morgane, Canterbury Museum
Apr 22nd | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Drop in to see live stick insects, cool museum specimens, sea creatures and learn about the City Nature Challenge and iNaturalist app.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Self-Care Journal Group at Linwood Library, part of a series
Feb 26th | 10:30am - 11:15am
The Self Care Journal group is held every Wednesday at Linwood. Journalling is a great way to gain self-awareness, process emotions & more.
Roll For Pride - Dungeons & Dragons - 13+ years
Mar 14th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Christchurch Pride by going on an epic adventure into the fun world of Dungeons & Dragons!
Observing the Natural World: Dr Morgane, Canterbury Museum
Apr 22nd | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Drop in to see live stick insects, cool museum specimens, sea creatures and learn about the City Nature Challenge and iNaturalist app.
New For You - February 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Discover Canterbury: Valentine's Day
Children at Linwood Kindergarten, participate in the social custom of expressing their affection with gifts on Valentine's Day.
Unfinished and Funny Business
Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the fascinating history of unusual Ōtautahi Christchurch schemes that never took off. 13 Dec-14 Jan.
Meet the locals - Horatio Parkes, remittance man and killer
Joyce looks at the life of Horatio John Parkes, resident of Woolston who confessed to a killing in 1897.
New For You - February 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Discover Canterbury: Valentine's Day
Children at Linwood Kindergarten, participate in the social custom of expressing their affection with gifts on Valentine's Day.
Unfinished and Funny Business
Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the fascinating history of unusual Ōtautahi Christchurch schemes that never took off. 13 Dec-14 Jan.
Meet the locals - Horatio Parkes, remittance man and killer
Joyce looks at the life of Horatio John Parkes, resident of Woolston who confessed to a killing in 1897.
New at Linwood Library
Recent News Posts
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 09, 2025