New Brighton Library
Hours & Information
The carpark returns bin is no longer available. Please use the returns slot at the right of the foyer doors.
Open today until 4:00pm
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
New Brighton Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Karoro. After hours returns slot at right of foyer door.
About New Brighton Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
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.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries. Shirley Library's session is now on Thursdays 10am to 1pm. Find out where and when.
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
What's On
Featured
Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
Upcoming Events
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: The Paniora Whānau
The Paniora whānau talk about how much the reo Māori resources at the library mean to them in raising their boys as Māori speakers.
Minecraft Mondays, part of a series
Build your own virtual world, and navigate the ever-changing Minecraft landscape with fellow gamers.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: The Paniora Whānau
The Paniora whānau talk about how much the reo Māori resources at the library mean to them in raising their boys as Māori speakers.
Minecraft Mondays, part of a series
Build your own virtual world, and navigate the ever-changing Minecraft landscape with fellow gamers.
New at New Brighton Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 10, 2026
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 10, 2026
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
