Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Hours & Information
Open today until 7:00pm
Regular Hours
Monday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
The Library at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōtūmatua. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
About Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- Café
- Customer Service Hub
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
- Swimming Pool
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Map
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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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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
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayFriday, January 2, 2026Closed All Day
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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, 2026Closed All Day
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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
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Upcoming Events
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New For You - November 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Dinovember Soft Toy Sleepover at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Nov 28th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop your soft toy off for a dinosaur sleepover and cheeky adventure, then come back the next day for a special storytimes.
Sending love - Christmas cards for the community
9 November to 5 December
Te Hāpua: Halswell, Upper Riccarton
Make a card, write a message in it and put it in our Sending Love box. Cards will then be distributed to people experiencing loneliness.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - November 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Dinovember Soft Toy Sleepover at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Nov 28th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop your soft toy off for a dinosaur sleepover and cheeky adventure, then come back the next day for a special storytimes.
Sending love - Christmas cards for the community
9 November to 5 December
Te Hāpua: Halswell, Upper Riccarton
Make a card, write a message in it and put it in our Sending Love box. Cards will then be distributed to people experiencing loneliness.
New at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
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
