Upper Riccarton Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am tomorrow
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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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
Featured
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Upcoming Events
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!
Beaded Fidget Stick making
21 April to 1 May
Selected libraries
Feeling fidgety? Make your own fidget tool for busy hands as part of Autism Acceptance Month
Underfoot & Overlooked: Macro Photography Exhibition, part of a series
Apr 16th, All day
Underfoot & Overlooked: Our Parks' Hidden Helpers - Photography Exhibition of macro photography by CCC Park Ranger, Dave Rate-Smith.
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Korean Storytimes, part of a series
May 15th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Annyeong-haseyo! Come along and join us for this special Korean Storytimes.
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!
Beaded Fidget Stick making
21 April to 1 May
Selected libraries
Feeling fidgety? Make your own fidget tool for busy hands as part of Autism Acceptance Month
Underfoot & Overlooked: Macro Photography Exhibition, part of a series
Apr 16th, All day
Underfoot & Overlooked: Our Parks' Hidden Helpers - Photography Exhibition of macro photography by CCC Park Ranger, Dave Rate-Smith.
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Korean Storytimes, part of a series
May 15th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Annyeong-haseyo! Come along and join us for this special Korean Storytimes.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
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
