South Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 7:00pm
Monday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
66 Colombo Street (corner Hunter Terrace and Colombo Street)
Christchurch, 8022
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
South Christchurch Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Wai Mōkihi. Beckenham Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
About South Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Café
- Customer Service Hub
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
What's on
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labour DayMonday, October 28, 2024Closed All Day
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Canterbury Anniversary DayFriday, November 15, 2024Closed All Day
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Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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Boxing DayThursday, December 26, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayThursday, January 2, 2025Closed All Day
Quake-damaged South Library and Service Centre to be rebuilt
Councillors have supported a recommendation from the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board and decided on a full rebuild.
South Library - Start your Journalling Journey - 12-15 years
Jul 16th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discover the incredible therapeutic power of writing and how it can be your secret weapon in navigating the ups and downs of teenage life.
Working from the Heart: Knitting and Crocheting for a Cause
Jul 22nd | 10:00am - 11:00am
Knit or crochet a 30x30cm square, which we will assemble into a blanket. It will be donated to the 'Every Child Warm This Winter' campaign.
The Great Stash Swap at South Library
Jul 28th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
The Great Library Stash Swap is coming to South Library. Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons etc. No cash required.
New For You - July 2024
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Tai Chi: A Winter Wellbeing Booster
Hong explains the background and philosophy behind Tai Chi ahead of a free class at South Library.
Enjoy traditional erhu music by a local Chinese musician
Hong explains the history behind traditional Chinese musical instrument, the erhu, ahead of a performance by Jeff Zhao at South Library.
Techweek at the library - 20 to 26 May 2024
Find out what's on at libraries during Techweek — Aotearoa New Zealand’s festival for tech that’s good for the world.
