Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Regular Hours
Monday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Anzac Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Closed All Day
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre. Corner of Wakefield Avenue and Nayland Street, Sumner.

About Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
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- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- Hāpai Access Card
- 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.
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries. Shirley Library's session is now on Thursdays 10am to 1pm. Find out where and when.
Holidays and Closures
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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
What's On
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Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (24-27 April 2026)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
Upcoming Events
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
New For You - April 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Lower Heathcote River rubbish: Picturing Canterbury
Rubbish from a nearby service station dumped below the high water mark in the lower Heathcote River, 1972. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Remembering Lang Masters (1931-2023)
Simon pays tribute to Lang Masters who was "devoted to providing people with an authentic movie experience."
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
New For You - April 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Lower Heathcote River rubbish: Picturing Canterbury
Rubbish from a nearby service station dumped below the high water mark in the lower Heathcote River, 1972. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Remembering Lang Masters (1931-2023)
Simon pays tribute to Lang Masters who was "devoted to providing people with an authentic movie experience."
New at Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
