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
- 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.
Find out more
About South Colombo
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- Bike stands
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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What's on
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 21, 2025Closed All Day
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Anzac DayFriday, April 25, 2025Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 2, 2025Closed All Day
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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
Featured
South Library closed; South Colombo opens 9am Monday 24 Feb
Jan 13, 2025
South Library has now closed. The temporary library, South Colombo, will open at The Colombo on Monday 24 February.
Location confirmed for pop-up South Library
Oct 08, 2024
Christchurch City Libraries is partnering with The Colombo shopping centre to create a new pop-up library in early 2025.
Quake-damaged South Library and Service Centre to be rebuilt
Oct 04, 2023
Councillors have supported a recommendation from the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board and decided on a full rebuild.
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.
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