Lyttelton Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
Monday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Lyttelton Library and Customer Services / Te Kete Wānanga o Whakaraupō. Lyttelton Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm
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Holidays and Closures
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Show DayFriday, November 13, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing Day (observed)Monday, December 28, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DaySaturday, January 2, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's Day (observed)Monday, January 4, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi DaySaturday, February 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, February 8, 2027Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySunday, April 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac Day (observed)Monday, April 26, 2027Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 7, 2027Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Christchurch Photo Hunt: 1 to 31 October 2026
The Photo Hunt is on now! Share your photos old and new and be in to win Riverside Market vouchers
Upcoming Events
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
New For You: October 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Elizabeth McCombs (1873 – 1935)
Elizabeth McCombs became New Zealand’s first woman MP in 1933 when she won the Lyttelton seat in a by-election.
Controversy over road tolls not just an issue for today
We look at the history of toll-bars in Christchurch; blocking free access to grazing land in Papanui, the Lyttelton road tunnel, or the pub!
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
New For You: October 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Elizabeth McCombs (1873 – 1935)
Elizabeth McCombs became New Zealand’s first woman MP in 1933 when she won the Lyttelton seat in a by-election.
Controversy over road tolls not just an issue for today
We look at the history of toll-bars in Christchurch; blocking free access to grazing land in Papanui, the Lyttelton road tunnel, or the pub!
New at Lyttelton Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 14, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 14, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
