South Colombo Library

Closed until 9:00am 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

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

Waitangi Day

Friday, February 6, 2026

Closed All Day
Good Friday

Friday, April 3, 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

Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18

It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read.

Upcoming Events

Tuna and Ladders Game

Jan 6th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

South Colombo
Tuna and Ladders Game

Jan 7th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

South Colombo
Tuna and Ladders Game

Jan 8th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

South Colombo
Manu Mates Craft

Jan 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm

South Colombo
Tuna and Ladders Game

Jan 9th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

South Colombo

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Featured

Event

Pou Kohikohinga in Residence: South Colombo

Feb 18th | 10:00am - 3:00pm

South Colombo

Our Māori Collection Specialists will be onsite to answer any questions and provide Māori research advice.

Event

Paper Towns

27 December 2025 to 31 January 2026

Selected libraries

Craft your own cool city! This is an unsupervised activity. Free, no booking required.

Event

Manu Mates

16 December 2025 to 24 January 2026

Selected libraries

Join the flock and bring to life your own Mānuka Stories feathered friend! This an unsupervised activity. Free, no booking required.

Event

Pou Kohikohinga in Residence: South Colombo

Feb 18th | 10:00am - 3:00pm

South Colombo

Our Māori Collection Specialists will be onsite to answer any questions and provide Māori research advice.

Event

Paper Towns

27 December 2025 to 31 January 2026

Selected libraries

Craft your own cool city! This is an unsupervised activity. Free, no booking required.

Event

Manu Mates

16 December 2025 to 24 January 2026

Selected libraries

Join the flock and bring to life your own Mānuka Stories feathered friend! This an unsupervised activity. Free, no booking required.

More events at South Colombo

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.