South Colombo Library
Hours & Information
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
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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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
Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
Upcoming Events
Pou Kohikohinga in Residence: South Colombo
Feb 18th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Our Māori Collection Specialists will be onsite to answer any questions and provide Māori research advice.
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Feb 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bring along your favourite soft toy to have a sleepover at the library! All soft toys are welcome!
Pou Kohikohinga in Residence: South Colombo
Feb 18th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Our Māori Collection Specialists will be onsite to answer any questions and provide Māori research advice.
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Feb 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bring along your favourite soft toy to have a sleepover at the library! All soft toys are welcome!
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 - February 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.
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Feb 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bring along your favourite soft toy to have a sleepover at the library! All soft toys are welcome!
New For You - February 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.
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Feb 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bring along your favourite soft toy to have a sleepover at the library! All soft toys are welcome!
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 10, 2026
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Feb 10, 2026
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
