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
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.

Featured

WORD Christchurch Festival 2025

Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.

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.

Holidays and Closures

  • Labour Day
    Monday, October 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Show Day Friday 14 November
    Friday, November 14, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Friday, December 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Friday, January 2, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day
    Friday, February 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday
    Friday, April 3, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, April 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Saturday, April 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 April
    Monday, April 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 1, 2026
    Closed 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

The Self Care Journal group is held every Wednesday at Linwood. Journalling is a great way to gain self-awareness, process emotions & more.

Ngā Waiata Rongonui, part of a series

Join Tuahine Justice as she sings and dances her way through te ao Māori with our new kaupapa, Ngā Waiata Rongonui.

Antisocial Social Club at Linwood Library

Aug 1st | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Express yourself and enjoy kai with rangatahi! This August, we will be experimenting with collaging and making vision boards.

New For You - July 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

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.

Woolston

Books and pamphlets with a focus on the history of Woolston.

Discover Canterbury: Valentine's Day

Children at Linwood Kindergarten, participate in the social custom of expressing their affection with gifts on Valentine's Day.

New at Linwood Library

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