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
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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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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, 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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Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18
It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read. Entries open until 30 January!
Upcoming Events
Author talk: Lana Hart
Feb 4th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Morrin Rout and Lana Hart in conversation about Nice People on Planes, a novel about finding connections in a disconnected world.
Antarctic Summer Science Lecture - Dr Byron Adams
Feb 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about Antarctic soil ecosystems and how they link to broader global questions about climate change, biodiversity, and stewardship.
Festival of Women and Girls in Science
Feb 21st | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Join us as we explore the incredible world of science through the lens of women's achievements and discoveries!
Author talk: Judy Mohr
Feb 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Judy in conversation with Tūranga's Fee Jay and hear about new writing including sci-fi novel "Dancing in the purple rain".
Author talk: Lana Hart
Feb 4th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Morrin Rout and Lana Hart in conversation about Nice People on Planes, a novel about finding connections in a disconnected world.
Antarctic Summer Science Lecture - Dr Byron Adams
Feb 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about Antarctic soil ecosystems and how they link to broader global questions about climate change, biodiversity, and stewardship.
Festival of Women and Girls in Science
Feb 21st | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Join us as we explore the incredible world of science through the lens of women's achievements and discoveries!
Author talk: Judy Mohr
Feb 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Judy in conversation with Tūranga's Fee Jay and hear about new writing including sci-fi novel "Dancing in the purple rain".
Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch: On the Move, part of a series
Jan 29th, All day
Exhibition looking at some of the more unusual movements of people and objects around Ōtautahi Christchurch. On until 20 March 2026.
Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at Tūranga, part of a series
Follow the trail of blooms at Tūranga to find the Mānuka Storygrove – a hidden grove of summertime wonder. On until 28 February 2026.
Open Studio at Tūranga for teens (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
Jan 30th | 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
Jan 30th | 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.
Tuakiri Investigates: Eccentric Christchurch: On the Move, part of a series
Jan 29th, All day
Exhibition looking at some of the more unusual movements of people and objects around Ōtautahi Christchurch. On until 20 March 2026.
Mānuka Storygrove exhibition at Tūranga, part of a series
Follow the trail of blooms at Tūranga to find the Mānuka Storygrove – a hidden grove of summertime wonder. On until 28 February 2026.
Open Studio at Tūranga for teens (ages 13 to 17), part of a series
Jan 30th | 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
Jan 30th | 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.
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New For You - January 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
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Lunar New Year Celebration of Culture at Tūranga
Feb 14th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come along for a spectacular display of colours, costumes, music and performances to welcome the Year of the Horse,
English Conversation Clubs
Selected times and days
Selected libraries
Meet and talk with other English learners at the library. Free, no bookings required.
New For You - January 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
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Lunar New Year Celebration of Culture at Tūranga
Feb 14th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come along for a spectacular display of colours, costumes, music and performances to welcome the Year of the Horse,
English Conversation Clubs
Selected times and days
Selected libraries
Meet and talk with other English learners at the library. Free, no bookings required.
New at Tūranga
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 23, 2025
Five-month closure for Parklands Library repair
Sep 29, 2025
Cashless Libraries
Oct 24, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Oct 23, 2025
Five-month closure for Parklands Library repair
Sep 29, 2025
