South Colombo Library

Closed until 10:00am today

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.

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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. Entries open until 30 January!

Upcoming Events

Paper Towns

Jan 18th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

South Colombo
Chess Coaching at South Colombo

Jan 18th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

South Colombo
Knit 'n' Yarn

Jan 19th | 10:00am - 12:00pm

South Colombo
Puppet Storytelling Workshop - 8-12 years

Jan 22nd | 2:30pm - 4:00pm

South Colombo
Puppet Show

Jan 22nd | 3:30pm - 4:00pm

South Colombo

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Featured

Event

Puppet Storytelling Workshop - 8-12 years

Jan 22nd | 2:30pm - 4:00pm

South Colombo

Join us for an interactive, creative, and fun storytelling workshop featuring pre-made puppets!

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

Pou Kohikohinga in Residence - South Colombo

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

South Colombo

Do you have questions about the Māori collection? Our Māori Collection Specialists will be onsite to answer questions and provide advice.

Event

Puppet Storytelling Workshop - 8-12 years

Jan 22nd | 2:30pm - 4:00pm

South Colombo

Join us for an interactive, creative, and fun storytelling workshop featuring pre-made puppets!

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

Pou Kohikohinga in Residence - South Colombo

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

South Colombo

Do you have questions about the Māori collection? Our Māori Collection Specialists will be onsite to answer questions and provide advice.

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.