Lyttelton Library

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am today

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
18 Canterbury Street
Lyttelton, 8082
Phone: 03-941 7923
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

  • Matariki
    Friday, July 10, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Labour Day
    Monday, October 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Show Day
    Friday, November 13, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Friday, December 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Saturday, December 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day (observed)
    Monday, December 28, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Friday, January 1, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Saturday, January 2, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day (observed)
    Monday, January 4, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day
    Saturday, February 6, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day (observed)
    Monday, February 8, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday
    Friday, March 26, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, March 29, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Sunday, April 25, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day (observed)
    Monday, April 26, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 7, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Matariki
    Friday, June 25, 2027
    Closed All Day

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Matariki: Māori New Year

Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.

What's on

Find out about what's happening in libraries in June, July, and August. Pick up our Winter brochure in libraries or read it online.

New For You - June 2026

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

'Tales of Curiosity' Story and Craft

Jul 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join author Sonya McArthur to listen to a story from her new book and make a collage on card using wool, feathers, flowers and leaves.

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!

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