New Brighton Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
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 bin in car park.

About New Brighton Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Hāpai Access Card
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Take part and record as many species possible. 25 to 28 April 2025.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 21, 2025Closed All Day
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Anzac DayFriday, April 25, 2025Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 2, 2025Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - March 2025
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.
Storywalk @ the Library
Apr 24th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Exercise your Body! Exercise your Mind! Make a craft, stroll in the sun, listen and enjoy a Storywalk.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - March 2025
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.
Storywalk @ the Library
Apr 24th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Exercise your Body! Exercise your Mind! Make a craft, stroll in the sun, listen and enjoy a Storywalk.
New at New Brighton Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 24, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 24, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025