Shirley Library
Hours & Information
Today's Hours
Shirley Library closing 11.30am Saturday 26 AprilClosed until 10:00am tomorrow
Regular Hours
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
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Shirley Library closing 11.30am Saturday 26 April
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Closes early: 11:30am
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Shirley Library and Customer Service Hub / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōraka. Shirley Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
About Shirley Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Customer Service Hub
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Postal services
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (25-28 April 2025)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
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
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Shirley Library closing 11.30am Saturday 26 AprilSaturday, April 26, 2025Closes early: 11:30am
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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
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayFriday, January 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Waitangi DayFriday, February 6, 2026Closed All Day
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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
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - April 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Financial Capability Drop In Clinic: Shirley Library, part of a series
May 20th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you looking for guidance on managing debt, sticking to a budget, or saving for your future? Come & chat with Moana Community Trust.
Craft Collective, part of a series
Do you enjoy crafting? Have a go at something new - our February craft is paper garlands.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - April 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Financial Capability Drop In Clinic: Shirley Library, part of a series
May 20th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you looking for guidance on managing debt, sticking to a budget, or saving for your future? Come & chat with Moana Community Trust.
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
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 26, 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
Apr 26, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
