Shirley Library
Closed until 9:00am 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
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Shirley Library and Service Centre / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōraka. Shirley Service Desk is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
About Shirley Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Council Service Centre
- Off street parking
- Postal services
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Featured
What's on: September, October, and November 2023
Find out what's happening in libraries this spring. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labour DayMonday, October 23, 2023Closed All Day
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Show DayFriday, November 17, 2023Closed All Day
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Christmas DayMonday, December 25, 2023Closed All Day
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Boxing DayTuesday, December 26, 2023Closed All Day
Monster bookmarks
Sep 23rd | 9:00am - Oct 8th | 4:00pm
Selected libraries
Mark your place with a marvellous monster mate! Free, no bookings required. Unsupervised activity.
Me Kōrero Tātou, part of a series
Let's speak and build our te reo Māori skills together! Join us at Shirley Library for a friendly kōrero.
Bug Hotels at Shirley Library
Sep 28th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a Bug Hotel to take home for all your little critters in your garden to live in. Free, no bookings required.
Hide and Seek with Kiri and Lou - Shirley Library
Oct 5th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create your own augmented reality forest and play hide and seek with Kiri and Lou! Free, no bookings required.
Shirley Seed Library
Donate or take seeds to grow at Shirley Library. Available all year round. Ask a Shirley Library staff member for more information.
New For You
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
We have bookable programmes & free activities on in libraries. The holidays run from 25 September to 8 October.
Christchurch Photo Hunt 2023
Share your photos and stories in our annual Christchurch Photo Hunt. Entries open 1 October.
New at Shirley Library
Recent News Posts
Make the switch from the OverDrive app to Libby
Apr 27, 2023
2023 Census
Feb 23, 2023
