Shirley Library

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am 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
36 Marshland Road
Christchurch, 8061
Phone: 03-941 7923
Shirley Library and Customer Service Hub / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōraka. Shirley Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Featured

Big Bargain Book Sale - Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March 2025, part of a series

Our annual book sale will be held at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre: 9am to 7pm Friday 21 March and 9am to 4pm Saturday 22 March.

Justices of the Peace

Justices of the Peace (JPs)

Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Good Friday
    Friday, April 18, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, April 21, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Friday, April 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 2, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Matariki
    Friday, June 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labour Day
    Monday, October 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Show Day Friday 14 November
    Friday, November 14, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Friday, December 26, 2025
    Closed 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!

The Great Stash Swap - Shirley Library

Apr 5th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bring along your surplus fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, etc. then choose what you want to take away.

Craft Collective, part of a series

Do you enjoy crafting? Have a go at something new - our February craft is paper garlands.

New at Shirley Library

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