Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow
Monday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre. Corner of Wakefield Avenue and Nayland Street, Sumner.

About Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
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- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Meeting room(s)
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
WORD Christchurch Festival 2025
Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.
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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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
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayFriday, January 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Waitangi DayFriday, February 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Closed All Day
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - July 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Lower Heathcote River rubbish: Picturing Canterbury
Rubbish from a nearby service station dumped below the high water mark in the lower Heathcote River, 1972. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Remembering Lang Masters (1931-2023)
Simon pays tribute to Lang Masters who was "devoted to providing people with an authentic movie experience."
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - July 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Lower Heathcote River rubbish: Picturing Canterbury
Rubbish from a nearby service station dumped below the high water mark in the lower Heathcote River, 1972. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Remembering Lang Masters (1931-2023)
Simon pays tribute to Lang Masters who was "devoted to providing people with an authentic movie experience."
New at Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Scheduled maintenance: 12am to 2am Monday 21 July
Jul 15, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jul 12, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Scheduled maintenance: 12am to 2am Monday 21 July
Jul 15, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jul 12, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025