Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
Regular Hours
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Anzac Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Closed All Day
About Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- 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
Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (24-27 April 2026)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
Upcoming Events
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
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!
Beaded Fidget Stick making
21 April to 1 May
Selected libraries
Feeling fidgety? Make your own fidget tool for busy hands as part of Autism Acceptance Month
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Thursday Book Group March 2026
A list of (most of) the books we discussed at the Thursday Book Group for March. Everyone is welcome on the last Thursday of the month.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
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!
Beaded Fidget Stick making
21 April to 1 May
Selected libraries
Feeling fidgety? Make your own fidget tool for busy hands as part of Autism Acceptance Month
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Thursday Book Group March 2026
A list of (most of) the books we discussed at the Thursday Book Group for March. Everyone is welcome on the last Thursday of the month.
New at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Apr 04, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
