Linwood Library
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 - 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
- Book a Space
- 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.
Map
Featured
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
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Linwood Library closed Easter SundaySunday, April 5, 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
What's On
Featured
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
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Shared Reading (Linwood Library), part of a series
Listen to a short story and a poem as a group and then break it down and discuss it. Discover interesting and thought-provoking reading.
Book and Film Chat, part of a series
Join our friendly group to chat about your latest books or movies. With no set book to read or film to watch.
Linwood Library Garden Club, part of a series
Come and join us for an informal get-together with other gardening enthusiasts to discuss all things gardening.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Shared Reading (Linwood Library), part of a series
Listen to a short story and a poem as a group and then break it down and discuss it. Discover interesting and thought-provoking reading.
Book and Film Chat, part of a series
Join our friendly group to chat about your latest books or movies. With no set book to read or film to watch.
Linwood Library Garden Club, part of a series
Come and join us for an informal get-together with other gardening enthusiasts to discuss all things gardening.
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!
Madam Butterfly's Vintage Style Boutique
Interior of vintage clothing store, Madam Butterfly's Vintage Style Boutique, 477 Ferry Road. 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
School boy with tie: Picturing Canterbury
A pupil in a classroom at Woolston School. About 1964. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Ōtautahi Christchurch Local History: Linwood
Linwood was established in 1850 and is one of the oldest residential areas in Christchurch. Discover resources about the area.
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!
Madam Butterfly's Vintage Style Boutique
Interior of vintage clothing store, Madam Butterfly's Vintage Style Boutique, 477 Ferry Road. 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
School boy with tie: Picturing Canterbury
A pupil in a classroom at Woolston School. About 1964. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Ōtautahi Christchurch Local History: Linwood
Linwood was established in 1850 and is one of the oldest residential areas in Christchurch. Discover resources about the area.
New at Linwood Library
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
