Upper Riccarton Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am 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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Waitangi DayFriday, February 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Closed All Day
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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
Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18
It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read. Entries open until 30 January!
Upcoming Events
New For You - January 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Brick Your Book - Imagination Station pop-up, part of a series
Jan 26th, All day
Do you love Lego? Come to the library to build and play and celebrate International Lego Day at the pop-up Imagination Station.
GenConnect, part of a series
High school students will be available every Thursday during term time from 1–1.45pm to help you find answers to all your tech questions!
Sow a lifelong love of reading
It's never too early or too late to start growing a reader! Learn how to sow a lifelong love of reading in under fives.
New For You - January 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Brick Your Book - Imagination Station pop-up, part of a series
Jan 26th, All day
Do you love Lego? Come to the library to build and play and celebrate International Lego Day at the pop-up Imagination Station.
GenConnect, part of a series
High school students will be available every Thursday during term time from 1–1.45pm to help you find answers to all your tech questions!
Sow a lifelong love of reading
It's never too early or too late to start growing a reader! Learn how to sow a lifelong love of reading in under fives.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 23, 2025
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 23, 2025
