Akaroa Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am Monday
Monday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Akaroa Community and School Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Te Ao Marama.

About Akaroa Library
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- Baby changing
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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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
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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
New For You - July 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Interior of Coronation Library: Picturing Canterbury
Interior of the Coronation Library (103 Rue Jolie), Akaroa, 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Perpetrators on the Peninsula - Akaroa, Thursday 10 April
Come to Akaroa Library to hear three NZ crime writers in action: Marie Connolly, Heather McQuillan, and Tanya Moir,
New For You - July 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Interior of Coronation Library: Picturing Canterbury
Interior of the Coronation Library (103 Rue Jolie), Akaroa, 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Perpetrators on the Peninsula - Akaroa, Thursday 10 April
Come to Akaroa Library to hear three NZ crime writers in action: Marie Connolly, Heather McQuillan, and Tanya Moir,
New at Akaroa Library
Interior of Coronation Library: Picturing Canterbury
Interior of the Coronation Library (103 Rue Jolie), Akaroa, 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Stanbury family at 29 Church Road: Picturing Canterbury
The family of Ann and Colin Stanbury standing in front of their house at 29 Church Road, Little River. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Men and boys stringing up eels to dry: Picturing Canterbury
Stringing up eels to dry at Rāpaki for the 120th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1960. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Archery at YMCA Camp: Picturing Canterbury
Anna Faoagali (left) and Jennifer Harwood aiming their bows at the YMCA camp, Wainui, 1981. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Interior of Coronation Library: Picturing Canterbury
Interior of the Coronation Library (103 Rue Jolie), Akaroa, 2019. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Stanbury family at 29 Church Road: Picturing Canterbury
The family of Ann and Colin Stanbury standing in front of their house at 29 Church Road, Little River. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Men and boys stringing up eels to dry: Picturing Canterbury
Stringing up eels to dry at Rāpaki for the 120th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1960. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Archery at YMCA Camp: Picturing Canterbury
Anna Faoagali (left) and Jennifer Harwood aiming their bows at the YMCA camp, Wainui, 1981. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Scheduled maintenance: 12am to 2am Monday 21 July
Jul 15, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jul 12, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Scheduled maintenance: 12am to 2am Monday 21 July
Jul 15, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jul 12, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025