South Colombo Library
Hours & Information
South Colombo Library closes permanently 4pm Sunday 8 November
Open today until 5:00pm
Regular Hours
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
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
South Colombo closed, Ōmōkihi opening 3pm Tuesday 1 December
Monday, November 9, 2026 - Thursday, December 3, 2026
Closed All Day
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
South Colombo Library
Please note: This location does not have an after hours return bin.
- Sunday 8 November: The South Colombo Library closes for good at 4pm.
- Monday 9 November: Spreydon Library returns to regular hours
- The temporary Beckenham Customer Service Hub is open at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. It closes on 1 December, before re-opening at Ōmōkihi.
- Find out more about Ōmōkihi, opening 3pm Tuesday 1 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
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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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South Colombo closed, Ōmōkihi opening 3pm Tuesday 1 DecemberMonday, November 9, 2026 - Thursday, December 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Show DayFriday, November 13, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing Day (observed)Monday, December 28, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DaySaturday, January 2, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's Day (observed)Monday, January 4, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi DaySaturday, February 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, February 8, 2027Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySunday, April 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac Day (observed)Monday, April 26, 2027Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 7, 2027Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 25, 2027Closed All Day
What's On
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What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
Upcoming Events
New at South Colombo
New For You: November 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.
Ōmōkihi’s next chapter starts 1 December
Oct 30, 2026
Beckenham’s newly rebuilt library and customer service hub, Ōmōkihi, will officially open its doors at 3pm on Tuesday 1 December.
New For You: November 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.
Ōmōkihi’s next chapter starts 1 December
Oct 30, 2026
Beckenham’s newly rebuilt library and customer service hub, Ōmōkihi, will officially open its doors at 3pm on Tuesday 1 December.
Help shape the future of your library!
Nov 03, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 30, 2026
Ōmōkihi’s next chapter starts 1 December
Oct 30, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Help shape the future of your library!
Nov 03, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 30, 2026
Ōmōkihi’s next chapter starts 1 December
Oct 30, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Ōmōkihi
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.