Matatiki Hornby Centre
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
About Matatiki Hornby Centre
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- Café
- Customer Service Hub
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Postal services
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
- Swimming Pool
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Map
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Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
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Holidays and Closures
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Labour DayMonday, October 26, 2026Closed All Day
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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)Monday, December 28, 2026Closed All Day
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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)Monday, January 4, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi DaySaturday, February 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, February 8, 2027Closed All Day
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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, 2027Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 7, 2027Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 25, 2027Closed All Day
Featured
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
Upcoming Events
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces: Matatiki Hornby Centre
Step into a world of possibilities at Matatiki Hornby Centre's Auahatanga Creative Space—where cutting-edge technology meets inspiration.
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in June, July, and August. Pick up our Winter brochure in libraries or read it online.
New For You - August 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Sustainable Spring Clothing Swap!
Sep 12th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Drop off your pre-loved clothing at Matatiki Hornby Centre or Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre ahead of our free swap event.
Cookie's Teddy Bear Books
Matatiki Hornby Library's big Teddy Bear, Cookie, has chosen his favourite story books featuring fellow bears. Perfect for a bedtime story!
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in June, July, and August. Pick up our Winter brochure in libraries or read it online.
New For You - August 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Sustainable Spring Clothing Swap!
Sep 12th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Drop off your pre-loved clothing at Matatiki Hornby Centre or Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre ahead of our free swap event.
Cookie's Teddy Bear Books
Matatiki Hornby Library's big Teddy Bear, Cookie, has chosen his favourite story books featuring fellow bears. Perfect for a bedtime story!
New at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 17, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 17, 2026
