Linwood Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
1st Floor Eastgate Shopping Centre, Buckleys Road
Christchurch, 8062
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Linwood Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Ihutai. Linwood Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. A time limit of 3 hours applies for mall carparking.

About Linwood Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Customer Service Hub
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Postal services
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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A time limit of 3 hours applies for mall carparking.
Map
Featured
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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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
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Self-Care Journal Group at Linwood Library, part of a series
Jul 16th | 10:30am - 11:15am
The Self Care Journal group is held every Wednesday at Linwood. Journalling is a great way to gain self-awareness, process emotions & more.
Ngā Waiata Rongonui, part of a series
Join Tuahine Justice as she sings and dances her way through te ao Māori with our new kaupapa, Ngā Waiata Rongonui.
Antisocial Social Club at Linwood Library
Aug 1st | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Express yourself and enjoy kai with rangatahi! This August, we will be experimenting with collaging and making vision boards.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Self-Care Journal Group at Linwood Library, part of a series
Jul 16th | 10:30am - 11:15am
The Self Care Journal group is held every Wednesday at Linwood. Journalling is a great way to gain self-awareness, process emotions & more.
Ngā Waiata Rongonui, part of a series
Join Tuahine Justice as she sings and dances her way through te ao Māori with our new kaupapa, Ngā Waiata Rongonui.
Antisocial Social Club at Linwood Library
Aug 1st | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Express yourself and enjoy kai with rangatahi! This August, we will be experimenting with collaging and making vision boards.
New For You - July 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Ōtautahi Christchurch Local History: Linwood
Linwood was established in 1850 and is one of the oldest residential areas in Christchurch. Discover resources about the area.
Woolston
Books and pamphlets with a focus on the history of Woolston.
Discover Canterbury: Valentine's Day
Children at Linwood Kindergarten, participate in the social custom of expressing their affection with gifts on Valentine's Day.
New For You - July 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Ōtautahi Christchurch Local History: Linwood
Linwood was established in 1850 and is one of the oldest residential areas in Christchurch. Discover resources about the area.
Woolston
Books and pamphlets with a focus on the history of Woolston.
Discover Canterbury: Valentine's Day
Children at Linwood Kindergarten, participate in the social custom of expressing their affection with gifts on Valentine's Day.
New at Linwood Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jul 04, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jul 04, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025