Upper Riccarton Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
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
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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
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Closing early Wednesday 24 December 2025Wednesday, December 24, 2025Closes early: 6:00pm
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
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Closing early Monday 29 December 2025Monday, December 29, 2025Closes early: 6:00pm
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Closing early Tuesday 30 December 2025Tuesday, December 30, 2025Closes early: 6:00pm
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Closing early Wednesday 31 December 2025Wednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 6:00pm
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayFriday, January 2, 2026Closed All Day
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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
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Upcoming Events
New For You - December 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Whakanuia Kirihimete - Christmas card making
15 to 19 December
Selected libraries
Join Māori & Multicultural Library Services for Christmas card making. Free, drop-in sessions.
The Great Stash Swap
Feb 22nd | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bring your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips, etc... Then choose what you want to take away.
Sending love - Christmas cards for the community
9 November to 12 December
Selected libraries
Make a card, write a message in it and put it in our Sending Love box. Cards will then be distributed to people experiencing loneliness.
New For You - December 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Whakanuia Kirihimete - Christmas card making
15 to 19 December
Selected libraries
Join Māori & Multicultural Library Services for Christmas card making. Free, drop-in sessions.
The Great Stash Swap
Feb 22nd | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bring your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips, etc... Then choose what you want to take away.
Sending love - Christmas cards for the community
9 November to 12 December
Selected libraries
Make a card, write a message in it and put it in our Sending Love box. Cards will then be distributed to people experiencing loneliness.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2025 / 2026
Dec 01, 2025
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 23, 2025
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2025 / 2026
Dec 01, 2025
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 23, 2025
