Upper Riccarton Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow
Monday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Upper Riccarton Community and School Library Te Kete Wānanga o Pūtaringamotu.
About Upper Riccarton Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Book a Space
- Café
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- 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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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
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Upcoming Events
New For You - March 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Korean Storytimes, part of a series
Mar 20th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Annyeong-haseyo! Come along and join us for this special Korean Storytimes.
Pin it on with Pride
Mar 12th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Drop-in and create your own badge that you can wear with pride! Draw or collage your own design or colour in one of our templates.
Upper Riccarton Roll For Pride Dungeons & Dragons: 13+ years
Mar 27th | 3:15pm - 6:15pm
Celebrate Christchurch Pride by going on an epic adventure into the fun world of Dungeons & Dragons! Free, bookings required.
New For You - March 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes - Korean Storytimes, part of a series
Mar 20th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Annyeong-haseyo! Come along and join us for this special Korean Storytimes.
Pin it on with Pride
Mar 12th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Drop-in and create your own badge that you can wear with pride! Draw or collage your own design or colour in one of our templates.
Upper Riccarton Roll For Pride Dungeons & Dragons: 13+ years
Mar 27th | 3:15pm - 6:15pm
Celebrate Christchurch Pride by going on an epic adventure into the fun world of Dungeons & Dragons! Free, bookings required.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Have your say on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Mar 03, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 06, 2026
Have your say on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Mar 03, 2026
Problem accessing eResources
Feb 18, 2026
