South Colombo Library

Open today until 4:00pm

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

363 Colombo Street

Sydenham, Christchurch 8011

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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

- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi

Map

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

Good Friday

Friday, April 3, 2026

Closed All Day
South Colombo closed Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Closed All Day
Easter Monday

Monday, April 6, 2026

Closed All Day
Anzac Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Closed All Day
Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 April

Monday, April 27, 2026

Closed All Day
King's Birthday

Monday, June 1, 2026

Closed All Day

What's On

Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026

Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.

Upcoming Events

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.