Shirley Library

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

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
36 Marshland Road
Christchurch, 8061
Phone: 03-941 7923
Shirley Library and Customer Service Hub / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōraka. Shirley Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Featured

Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge

Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Take part and record as many species possible. 25 to 28 April 2025.

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

  • Good Friday
    Friday, April 18, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, April 21, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Friday, April 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 2, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Matariki
    Friday, June 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • 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 - March 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

Financial Capability Drop In Clinic: Shirley Library, part of a series

Are you looking for guidance on managing debt, sticking to a budget, or saving for your future? Come & chat with Moana Community Trust.

The Great Stash Swap - Shirley Library

Apr 5th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bring along your surplus fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, etc. then choose what you want to take away.

New at Shirley Library

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