South Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Regular Hours
Monday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Christmas Eve - 24 December: closing early at 6pm
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Closes early: 6:00pm
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
Boxing Day
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Closed All Day
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
South Christchurch Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Wai Mōkihi. Beckenham Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
About South Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Café
- Customer Service Hub
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
What's on
Summertime Reading Challenge
Ages 0 to 18. Keep reading this summer & win. Pick up a postcard, do 3 challenges, & drop the postcard in. Plus enjoy heaps of cool events!
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
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Christmas Eve - 24 December: closing early at 6pmTuesday, December 24, 2024Closes early: 6:00pm
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Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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Boxing DayThursday, December 26, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayThursday, January 2, 2025Closed All Day
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Waitangi DayThursday, February 6, 2025Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 21, 2025Closed All Day
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Anzac DayFriday, April 25, 2025Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 2, 2025Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub
Christchurch City Council is rebuilding the earthquake-damaged South Library and Customer Service Hub building, Te Kete Wānanga o wai Mōkihi, in Beckenham. Find out more about the new Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub.
Location confirmed for pop-up South Library
Christchurch City Libraries is partnering with The Colombo shopping centre to create a new pop-up library in early 2025.
New For You - December
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Outdoor Paintings in Christchurch exhibition, part of a series
Come and enjoy the exhibition of the WEA Outdoor Painting group.
Location confirmed for pop-up South Library
Christchurch City Libraries is partnering with The Colombo shopping centre to create a new pop-up library in early 2025.
Write on!: Ōtautahi Author Fest
Calling all authors, from the published and prolific through to intrepid beginners! This October we'll have a range of events for writers.
New For You - December
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Outdoor Paintings in Christchurch exhibition, part of a series
Come and enjoy the exhibition of the WEA Outdoor Painting group.
Location confirmed for pop-up South Library
Christchurch City Libraries is partnering with The Colombo shopping centre to create a new pop-up library in early 2025.
Write on!: Ōtautahi Author Fest
Calling all authors, from the published and prolific through to intrepid beginners! This October we'll have a range of events for writers.
New at South Library
Recent News Posts
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Dec 09, 2024
Christmas and New Year holiday hours 2024 / 2025
Nov 29, 2024
Fendalton Library reopened Monday 18 November
Nov 18, 2024
Fendalton Library is trialling going EFTPOS only
Nov 13, 2024
