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
363 Colombo Street
Sydenham, Christchurch 8011
Phone: 03-941 7923
South Colombo Library Please note: This location does not have an after hours return bin.

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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!

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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

  • Matariki
    Friday, June 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labour Day
    Monday, October 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Show Day Friday 14 November
    Friday, November 14, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Friday, December 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Friday, January 2, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • 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

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

What's on

Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

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.
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