Lyttelton Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow
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
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Anzac Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Closed All Day
Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 April
Monday, April 27, 2026
Closed All Day
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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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
Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (24-27 April 2026)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
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 - April 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 - April 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
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
