Upper Riccarton Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Monday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Upper Riccarton Community and School Library Te Kete Wānanga o Pūtaringamotu.
About Upper Riccarton Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Book a Space
- Café
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
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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Show DayFriday, November 13, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing Day (observed)Monday, December 28, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DaySaturday, January 2, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's Day (observed)Monday, January 4, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi DaySaturday, February 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, February 8, 2027Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySunday, April 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac Day (observed)Monday, April 26, 2027Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 7, 2027Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 25, 2027Closed All Day
What's On
Featured
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026: ON NOW!
WORD is on until 6 September. Enjoy a stellar range of events. Borrow books by WORD writers, explore librarian picks, & read event reports.
Upcoming Events
New For You - September 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Houseplant Swap
Sep 12th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A special event just for houseplant parents. Connect with other plant lovers or share your cuttings to help others grown their collections.
Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik Celebrations
Sep 11th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate. Connect. Learn. Halo olgeta! Celebrate Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik - Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week.
Craft Snippets with Christine Powell
Sep 30th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Christine’s creative journey has taken her from Antarctica to the colourful warmth of knitting and eventually, to writing a book about both.
New For You - September 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Houseplant Swap
Sep 12th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A special event just for houseplant parents. Connect with other plant lovers or share your cuttings to help others grown their collections.
Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik Celebrations
Sep 11th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate. Connect. Learn. Halo olgeta! Celebrate Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik - Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week.
Craft Snippets with Christine Powell
Sep 30th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Christine’s creative journey has taken her from Antarctica to the colourful warmth of knitting and eventually, to writing a book about both.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Sep 01, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Sep 01, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
