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
- Café
- Hāpai Access Card
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March 2025, part of a series
Mar 21st | 9:00am - 7:00pm
Our annual book sale will be held at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre: 9am to 7pm Friday 21 March and 9am to 4pm Saturday 22 March.
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.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 21, 2025Closed All Day
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Anzac DayFriday, April 25, 2025Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 2, 2025Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
New For You - March 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
GenConnect at Upper Riccarton Library, part of a series
Mar 6th | 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Come and get help with your technology issues from Riccarton High School students will be available every Thursday from 1 to 1.45pm.
Pin It On With Pride: Upper Riccarton Library
Mar 7th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Drop-in and create your own badge that you can wear with pride. Draw or collage your own design or colour in one of our templates.
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 For You - March 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
GenConnect at Upper Riccarton Library, part of a series
Mar 6th | 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Come and get help with your technology issues from Riccarton High School students will be available every Thursday from 1 to 1.45pm.
Pin It On With Pride: Upper Riccarton Library
Mar 7th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Drop-in and create your own badge that you can wear with pride. Draw or collage your own design or colour in one of our templates.
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
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 01, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 01, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025