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

Featured

Big Bargain Book Sale - Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March 2025, part of a series

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.

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 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

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

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