New Brighton Library

Hours & Information

Closed until 9:00am 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
213 Marine Parade, New Brighton
Christchurch, 8061
Phone: 03-941 7923
New Brighton Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Karoro. After hours returns bin in car park.

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Join us for school holiday fun and learning

Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Labour Day
    Monday, October 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Show Day Friday 14 November
    Friday, November 14, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Friday, December 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Friday, January 2, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day
    Friday, February 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday
    Friday, April 3, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, April 6, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Saturday, April 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 April
    Monday, April 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 1, 2026
    Closed All Day

What's on

Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

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!

Ngā Kōrero Auaha Creative Stories: The Paniora Whānau

The Paniora whānau talk about how much the reo Māori resources at the library mean to them in raising their boys as Māori speakers.

Teddy Bear Sleepover - New Brighton Library

Aug 15th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bring along your favourite soft toy to have a sleepover at the library! The librarians will take good care of your toy for the night.

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