Upper Riccarton Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 4:00pm
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
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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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
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Upcoming Events
New For You - April 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Underfoot & Overlooked: Macro Photography Exhibition, part of a series
Apr 11th, All day
Underfoot & Overlooked: Our Parks' Hidden Helpers - Photography Exhibition of macro photography by CCC Park Ranger, Dave Rate-Smith.
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Korean Storytimes, part of a series
May 15th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Annyeong-haseyo! Come along and join us for this special Korean Storytimes.
English Conversation Clubs
Selected times and days
Selected libraries
Meet and talk with other English learners at the library. Free, no bookings required.
New For You - April 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Underfoot & Overlooked: Macro Photography Exhibition, part of a series
Apr 11th, All day
Underfoot & Overlooked: Our Parks' Hidden Helpers - Photography Exhibition of macro photography by CCC Park Ranger, Dave Rate-Smith.
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Korean Storytimes, part of a series
May 15th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Annyeong-haseyo! Come along and join us for this special Korean Storytimes.
English Conversation Clubs
Selected times and days
Selected libraries
Meet and talk with other English learners at the library. Free, no bookings required.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
