Shirley 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 - 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
Shirley Library and Customer Service Hub / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōraka. Shirley Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
About Shirley Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Book a Space
- Customer Service Hub
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Postal services
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
Looking for a meeting room or space for an event? Find out about rooms and bookable spaces in libraries.
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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MatarikiFriday, July 10, 2026Closed All Day
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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
What's On
Featured
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Upcoming Events
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 - June 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Stop Motion Workshop - Magic and Make-Believe
Jul 8th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Discover the magic of animation as you create your very own story in this stop motion workshop.
Magic Trick Workshop - Magic and Make-Believe Day
Jul 8th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Have you ever wanted to know how to do magic tricks with a deck of cards? Come down to Shirley Library and learn how.
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 - June 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Stop Motion Workshop - Magic and Make-Believe
Jul 8th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Discover the magic of animation as you create your very own story in this stop motion workshop.
Magic Trick Workshop - Magic and Make-Believe Day
Jul 8th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Have you ever wanted to know how to do magic tricks with a deck of cards? Come down to Shirley Library and learn how.
New at Shirley Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 02, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 02, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
