South Library
Hours & Information
Thurs 25 July-Weds 7 August: Hunter Terrace will be closed from Colombo St to Hunter Tce (River end). On-site street parking will be limited, access to library via river end Hunter Tce via Malcolm Ave
Closed until 9:00am today
Monday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
66 Colombo Street (corner Hunter Terrace and Colombo Street)
Christchurch, 8022
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
South Christchurch Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Wai Mōkihi. Beckenham Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Construction work will affect access to South Library
Hunter Terrace will be closed from Colombo Street to Hunter Terrace (River end) Thursday 25 July to Wednesday 7 August 2024.
About South Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Café
- Customer Service Hub
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
What's on
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labour DayMonday, October 28, 2024Closed All Day
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Canterbury Anniversary DayFriday, November 15, 2024Closed All Day
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Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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Boxing DayThursday, December 26, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayThursday, January 2, 2025Closed All Day
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Waitangi DayThursday, February 6, 2025Closed All Day
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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
Quake-damaged South Library and Service Centre to be rebuilt
Councillors have supported a recommendation from the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board and decided on a full rebuild.
Creative Crafts @ South Library, part of a series
Come and join us for a fun craft session. You can tackle a different project each month.
New For You - August 2024
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Construction work will affect access to South Library
Hunter Terrace will be closed from Colombo Street to Hunter Terrace (River end) Thursday 25 July to Wednesday 7 August 2024.
Tai Chi: A Winter Wellbeing Booster
Hong explains the background and philosophy behind Tai Chi ahead of a free class at South Library.
Enjoy traditional erhu music by a local Chinese musician
Hong explains the history behind traditional Chinese musical instrument, the erhu, ahead of a performance by Jeff Zhao at South Library.