Upper Riccarton Library

Hours & Information

Open today until 8:00pm

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
71 Main South Road, Sockburn
Christchurch, 8042
Phone: 03-941 7923
Upper Riccarton Community and School Library Te Kete Wānanga o Pūtaringamotu.

Featured

Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge

Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Take part and record as many species possible. 25 to 28 April 2025.

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.

Holidays and Closures

  • Good Friday
    Friday, April 18, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, April 21, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Friday, April 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 2, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • 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

New For You - April 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

Craft Snippets: Furoshiki with Ayumi at Upper Riccarton

May 28th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ayumi Hirata will introduce you to Furoshiki - Japanese wrapping cloth and multi-purpose material that is used in many different ways.

CSO Music Trails - Upper Riccarton Library

Apr 11th | 10:30am - 11:15am
A fun, 45-minute performance filled with song, dance and storytelling.

Making Waves Ocean Workshops

25 & 27 March, and 1 & 3 April
Selected libraries
Healthy oceans and seas are essential to life on Earth. At this free workshop hear from experts and explore some of the issues!

New at Upper Riccarton Library

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