Tūranga
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
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
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. -
- Hearing loop technology
- Mobility access parking
- Mobility access toilets
- Wheelchairs for use
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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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
What's On
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Big Bargain Book Sale 20 and 21 March 2026: STARTS TOMORROW!
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Upcoming Events
Economics for Lunch - Shamubeel Eaqub
Mar 20th | 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Come and hear this experienced economist and thought leader. Bring your questions and your lunch!
Our Insect Neighbours Opening and Panel Discussion
Mar 20th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the opening of Tūranga's new exhibition Our Insect Neighbours: A closer look at their hidden world with special guests.
Urban explorations - Bugs in our Backyard
Mar 22nd | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join entomologists Dr Rob Cruickshank and Dr Morgane Merien on an urban biodiversity walk around Victoria Square and the Avon Riverbanks.
Author talk: Dr Frances Pitsilis
Mar 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hear Dr Frances Pitsilis, an author and high-profile medical doctor, talk about her recent book offering a prescription for lifelong health.
Economics for Lunch - Shamubeel Eaqub
Mar 20th | 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Come and hear this experienced economist and thought leader. Bring your questions and your lunch!
Our Insect Neighbours Opening and Panel Discussion
Mar 20th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the opening of Tūranga's new exhibition Our Insect Neighbours: A closer look at their hidden world with special guests.
Urban explorations - Bugs in our Backyard
Mar 22nd | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join entomologists Dr Rob Cruickshank and Dr Morgane Merien on an urban biodiversity walk around Victoria Square and the Avon Riverbanks.
Author talk: Dr Frances Pitsilis
Mar 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hear Dr Frances Pitsilis, an author and high-profile medical doctor, talk about her recent book offering a prescription for lifelong health.
Economics for Lunch - Shamubeel Eaqub
Mar 20th | 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Come and hear this experienced economist and thought leader. Bring your questions and your lunch!
Open Studio at Tūranga for teens (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
Mar 20th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This is an open drop-in session where rangatahi can come to learn more about audio & video production in our studio.
VR Fridays - Virtual Reality on Hapori, Tūranga, part of a series
Mar 20th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us every Friday for VR on Hapori! We've got two PS5 VR headsets and plenty of games to choose from.
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Mar 21st, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!
Economics for Lunch - Shamubeel Eaqub
Mar 20th | 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Come and hear this experienced economist and thought leader. Bring your questions and your lunch!
Open Studio at Tūranga for teens (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
Mar 20th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This is an open drop-in session where rangatahi can come to learn more about audio & video production in our studio.
VR Fridays - Virtual Reality on Hapori, Tūranga, part of a series
Mar 20th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us every Friday for VR on Hapori! We've got two PS5 VR headsets and plenty of games to choose from.
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Mar 21st, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!
Featured
New For You - March 2026
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
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.
Niall Williams (Ireland): WORD Christchurch
Apr 21st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join WORD Christchurch for a celebration of Irish storytelling with Booker Prize nominated writer Niall Williams.
51 Threads exhibition, part of a series
Handcrafted pieces combining calligraphy and embroidery that honour of our 51 shuhadaa (martyrs) of the 15 March mosque attacks.
New For You - March 2026
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
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.
Niall Williams (Ireland): WORD Christchurch
Apr 21st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join WORD Christchurch for a celebration of Irish storytelling with Booker Prize nominated writer Niall Williams.
51 Threads exhibition, part of a series
Handcrafted pieces combining calligraphy and embroidery that honour of our 51 shuhadaa (martyrs) of the 15 March mosque attacks.
New at Tūranga
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Have your say on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Mar 03, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Have your say on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Mar 03, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
