Tūranga
Hours & Information
Today's Hours
Christmas Eve - 24 December: closing early at 6pmOpen today until 6:00pm
Regular Hours
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 - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Christmas Eve - 24 December: closing early at 6pm
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Closes early: 6:00pm
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
Boxing Day
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Closed All Day
Monday to Friday - He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor is open from 8am. The other levels are open from 9am.
There is an after hours returns slot on Gloucester St side of Tūranga.
About Tūranga
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Christchurch City Council car park map
Seven P5 Loading Zone spaces in Cathedral Square and two P5 spaces directly outside the library on Gloucester Street.
Four P120 mobility parking spaces outside Tūranga, two on Gloucester Street and two on Colombo Street.
Metered parking spaces outside the library on Gloucester Street, and metered on-street parking 5 to 10 mins from Tūranga.
There are off-street car parks at 192 Gloucester Street, 158 Hereford Street, and 105 Worcester Street. -
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- Hearing loop technology
- Mobility access parking
- Mobility access toilets
- Wheelchairs for use
Map
Featured
Summertime Reading Challenge
Ages 0 to 18. Keep reading this summer & win. Pick up a postcard, do 3 challenges, & drop the postcard in. Plus enjoy heaps of cool events!
Featured
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
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Christmas Eve - 24 December: closing early at 6pmTuesday, December 24, 2024Closes early: 6:00pm
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Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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Boxing DayThursday, December 26, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayThursday, January 2, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Waitangi DayThursday, February 6, 2025Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 21, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Anzac DayFriday, April 25, 2025Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 2, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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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
Exhibition - 新年 新期望 - New Year | New Wishes, part of a series
Celebrating the Vibrant Spirit of Chinese Folk Arts in New Year Traditions. Discover the vibrant history of Chinese folk art.
Open Studio - YA (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
This is an open drop-in session where rangatahi can come to learn more about audio & video production in our studio.
Queer Book Club, part of a series
For people with an interest in Queer literature and stories to share, discover, and discuss new titles and authors.
Rangahau-ā-Iwi: Ngāi Tahu
Jan 16th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Come along to our Iwi Research event where the focus this month will be Ngāi Tahu.
Exhibition - 新年 新期望 - New Year | New Wishes, part of a series
Celebrating the Vibrant Spirit of Chinese Folk Arts in New Year Traditions. Discover the vibrant history of Chinese folk art.
Open Studio - YA (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
This is an open drop-in session where rangatahi can come to learn more about audio & video production in our studio.
Queer Book Club, part of a series
For people with an interest in Queer literature and stories to share, discover, and discuss new titles and authors.
Rangahau-ā-Iwi: Ngāi Tahu
Jan 16th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Come along to our Iwi Research event where the focus this month will be Ngāi Tahu.
Featured
New For You - December
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.
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2024 / 2025
Nov 29, 2024
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our hours and services over Christmas and New Year 2024 / 2025.
Tiny Fest at Tūranga: Friday 22-Sunday 24 November 2024
Tūranga will be a stage for encounters & exchanges, where artists, audiences, & ideas intersect in ways you’ll never experience again.
New For You - December
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.
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2024 / 2025
Nov 29, 2024
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our hours and services over Christmas and New Year 2024 / 2025.
Tiny Fest at Tūranga: Friday 22-Sunday 24 November 2024
Tūranga will be a stage for encounters & exchanges, where artists, audiences, & ideas intersect in ways you’ll never experience again.
New at Tūranga
Recent News Posts
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Dec 09, 2024
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2024 / 2025
Nov 29, 2024
Fendalton Library reopened Monday 18 November
Nov 18, 2024
Fendalton Library is trialling going EFTPOS only
Nov 13, 2024