Tūranga
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
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…
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
Returning your books
You can return your items in the library when it is open.
There is an after-hours Wāhi Whakahoki Pukapuka returns slot on the Gloucester Street side of Tūranga.
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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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Labour Day (Tūranga open 10am to 5pm)Monday, October 26, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Show DayFriday, November 13, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing Day (observed) Tūranga open 10am to 5pmMonday, December 28, 2026Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DaySaturday, January 2, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's Day (observed) Tūranga open 10am to 5pmMonday, January 4, 2027Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Waitangi DaySaturday, February 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi Day (observed) Tūranga open 10am to 5pmMonday, February 8, 2027Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySunday, April 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac Day (observed)Monday, April 26, 2027Special hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 7, 2027Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 25, 2027Closed All Day
What's On
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Christchurch Photo Hunt: 1 to 31 October 2026
The Photo Hunt is on now! Share your photos old and new and be in to win Riverside Market vouchers
Upcoming Events
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New For You: October 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 about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
Heritage Highlights: Stories behind the stories Gavin Bishop
Nov 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrated local author and illustrator Gavin Bishop will share the inspiration for his books. Hear the stories behind the works.
Creative Spaces for Seniors Tour: Ageing Positively Week, part of a series
Oct 22nd | 10:00am - 10:30am
Celebrate Ageing Positively Week with a guided tour of the Auahatanga | Creative Space.
New For You: October 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 about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
Heritage Highlights: Stories behind the stories Gavin Bishop
Nov 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrated local author and illustrator Gavin Bishop will share the inspiration for his books. Hear the stories behind the works.
Creative Spaces for Seniors Tour: Ageing Positively Week, part of a series
Oct 22nd | 10:00am - 10:30am
Celebrate Ageing Positively Week with a guided tour of the Auahatanga | Creative Space.
New at Tūranga
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Sep 01, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Sep 01, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
