Upper Riccarton Library

Hours & Information

Closed until 9:00am tomorrow

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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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

May is NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.

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

  • 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 Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Friday, January 2, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day
    Friday, February 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday
    Friday, April 3, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, April 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Saturday, April 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 April
    Monday, April 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 1, 2026
    Closed All Day

New For You - May 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

Roll With It

May 31st | 1:00pm - 3:30pm
You can't be bored with boardgames. Join us for an afternoon of gaming in a relaxed and inclusive environment.

An Alternative Book Group, part of a series

A book group for adults who "read" in alternative formats. Discuss your last read, favourite audiobook narrator or discover something new.

Craft Snippets: Furoshiki with Ayumi at Upper Riccarton

May 28th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ayumi Hirata will introduce you to Furoshiki - Japanese wrapping cloth and multi-purpose material that is used in many different ways.

New at Upper Riccarton Library

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