Papanui 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
Papanui Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Papanui. Papanui Customer Service Hub is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Note: 60 minutes enforced parking by library, and 120 minutes enforced parking behind library.
About Papanui Library
-
- AED (Defibrillator)
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- Customer Service Hub
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
-
- Book a librarian
- Free WiFi
- Jigsaw Swap
- Preschool programmes
- Reading to Dogs
-
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
-
Show DayFriday, November 13, 2026Closed All Day
-
ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
-
Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026Closed All Day
-
Boxing Day (observed)Monday, December 28, 2026Closed All Day
-
New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
-
Day after New Year's DaySaturday, January 2, 2027Closed All Day
-
Day after New Year's Day (observed)Monday, January 4, 2027Closed All Day
-
Waitangi DaySaturday, February 6, 2027Closed All Day
-
Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, February 8, 2027Closed All Day
-
Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Closed All Day
-
Easter MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Closed All Day
-
Anzac DaySunday, April 25, 2027Closed All Day
-
Anzac Day (observed)Monday, April 26, 2027Closed All Day
-
King's BirthdayMonday, June 7, 2027Closed All Day
-
MatarikiFriday, June 25, 2027Closed All Day
What's On
Featured
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
WORD Christchurch Festival is over - you can still borrow books by WORD writers, explore librarian picks, & read event reports.
Upcoming Events
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
New For You - September 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Tāne Statue - 5-12 years
Oct 6th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Ever wondered how Tāne created us and all our creatures in between? Make your own taonga out of clay, bringing our stories to life.
Papanui Book Club Recommendations August 2026
Books read by the members of Papanui Library's monthly book club.
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
New For You - September 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Tāne Statue - 5-12 years
Oct 6th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Ever wondered how Tāne created us and all our creatures in between? Make your own taonga out of clay, bringing our stories to life.
Papanui Book Club Recommendations August 2026
Books read by the members of Papanui Library's monthly book club.
New at Papanui Library
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Sep 01, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Sep 01, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026