Shirley Library

Hours & Information

Shirley Library closes early at 5.30pm on Tuesday 27 October.

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
Shirley, 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.

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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

  • Show Day
    Friday, November 13, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Friday, December 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Saturday, December 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day (observed)
    Monday, December 28, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Friday, January 1, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Saturday, January 2, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day (observed)
    Monday, January 4, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day
    Saturday, February 6, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day (observed)
    Monday, February 8, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday
    Friday, March 26, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, March 29, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Sunday, April 25, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day (observed)
    Monday, April 26, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 7, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Matariki
    Friday, June 25, 2027
    Closed All Day

What's On

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What's on

Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.

Upcoming Events

What's on

Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.

New For You: November 2026

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

My 4+ star reads for 2026 so far

Paula's picks of the best of the year.

Saturday Storytimes, part of a series

Have you missed our normal Wā Kōrero-Storytimes? Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and fun once a month on a Saturday!

New at Shirley Library

Library App issues

Nov 06, 2026