South Colombo Library
Hours & Information
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
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Matariki
Friday, June 20, 2025
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.
- 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.
- The new Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub is scheduled to open in December 2026.
- Read Ōmokihi South Library and Customer Service Hub rebuild to begin Newsline, 15 April 2025
Featured
The Great Stash Swap, part of a series
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims etc then choose what you want to take away. No cash involved!
Find out more
About South Colombo
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- Bike stands
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayFriday, January 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Waitangi DayFriday, February 6, 2026Closed All Day
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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
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 the new Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub.
New at South Colombo
New For You - June 2025
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.
Chess Coaching at South Colombo, part of a series
Grab a chess set from the library and meet up with other players.
New For You - June 2025
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.
Chess Coaching at South Colombo, part of a series
Grab a chess set from the library and meet up with other players.
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 10, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 10, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
