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

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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

  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 1, 2026
    Closed All Day

What's On

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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

Upcoming Events

New For You - May 2026

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 with Gina Russell

May 27th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gina Russell, co-founder of Papahoa Fibreworks, wiil give a live demonstration showing how linen begins its journey from plant to fibre.

NZ Music Month: Battle of the Libraries - 1 to 31 May 2026

Pick up a quiz sheet at participating libraries and help your local library be crowned as the winner in the Battle of the Libraries.

New at Upper Riccarton Library

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