Lyttelton Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am Monday
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
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.
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 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
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Upcoming Events
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
New For You - March 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
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!
Photo Hunt 2025: Lyttelton Tunnel construction, 1961-64
Lyttelton Tunnel construction, taken in the 1960s. An entry in Christchurch Photo Hunt 2020. Enter this year's Photo Hunt competition.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
New For You - March 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
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!
Photo Hunt 2025: Lyttelton Tunnel construction, 1961-64
Lyttelton Tunnel construction, taken in the 1960s. An entry in Christchurch Photo Hunt 2020. Enter this year's Photo Hunt competition.
New at Lyttelton Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Have your say on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Mar 03, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Have your say on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Mar 03, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
