South Colombo Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
South Colombo Library
Please note: This location does not have an after hours return bin.
- The South Mobile van service visits various locations.
- The temporary Beckenham Customer Service Hub is open at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024. Hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Find out more about Ōmōkihi, scheduled to open in December 2026.
Find out more
About South Colombo
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- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- 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.
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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South Colombo closed Easter SundaySunday, April 5, 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
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Upcoming Events
Discover the Joy of Bullet Journalling!
May 20th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hands-on session exploring the magic of bullet journalling, a flexible, fun, and effective method to track your tasks, goals, and ideas.
Te Manu Tītī at South Colombo
Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Come find Whaea Justice and her manuhiri as she flies around our libraries with a bilingual story time.
Discover the Joy of Bullet Journalling!
May 20th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hands-on session exploring the magic of bullet journalling, a flexible, fun, and effective method to track your tasks, goals, and ideas.
Te Manu Tītī at South Colombo
Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Come find Whaea Justice and her manuhiri as she flies around our libraries with a bilingual story time.
Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub
Christchurch City Council is rebuilding the earthquake-damaged South Library and Customer Service Hub building, Te Kete Wānanga o wai Mōkihi, in Beckenham. Find out more about Ōmōkihi.
New at South Colombo
New For You - March 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes and Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes (for tamariki under 2) & Wā Kōrero-Storytimes (for over 2s) are on in libraries - find out where and when.
Te Manu Tītī at South Colombo
Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Come find Whaea Justice and her manuhiri as she flies around our libraries with a bilingual story time.
New For You - March 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes and Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes (for tamariki under 2) & Wā Kōrero-Storytimes (for over 2s) are on in libraries - find out where and when.
Te Manu Tītī at South Colombo
Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Come find Whaea Justice and her manuhiri as she flies around our libraries with a bilingual story time.
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Kanopy access issues Wednesday 25 March
Mar 25, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Kanopy access issues Wednesday 25 March
Mar 25, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
