Upper Riccarton Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am 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
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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
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Show DayFriday, November 13, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing Day (observed)Monday, December 28, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DaySaturday, January 2, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's Day (observed)Monday, January 4, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi DaySaturday, February 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, February 8, 2027Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySunday, April 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Anzac Day (observed)Monday, April 26, 2027Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 7, 2027Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 25, 2027Closed All Day
What's On
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14 - 20 o Hepetema 2026
Explore resources and events to help you strengthen your reo during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week, 14 to 20 September 2026.
Upcoming Events
New For You - September 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
WHAIAO presents: Rangatahi - Storytelling Workshop
Nov 15th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join Kim Te Pairi Garrett and Lizzie Tollemache for an interactive 2-hour workshop on the art of storytelling.
Craft Snippets with Christine Powell
Sep 30th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Christine’s creative journey has taken her from Antarctica to the colourful warmth of knitting and eventually, to writing a book about both.
Craft snippets: Linen-making with Gina Russell
Report back from a talk and demonstration by linen-grower, Gina Russell of Papahoa Fibreworks, about how linen is harvested and processed.
New For You - September 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
WHAIAO presents: Rangatahi - Storytelling Workshop
Nov 15th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join Kim Te Pairi Garrett and Lizzie Tollemache for an interactive 2-hour workshop on the art of storytelling.
Craft Snippets with Christine Powell
Sep 30th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Christine’s creative journey has taken her from Antarctica to the colourful warmth of knitting and eventually, to writing a book about both.
Craft snippets: Linen-making with Gina Russell
Report back from a talk and demonstration by linen-grower, Gina Russell of Papahoa Fibreworks, about how linen is harvested and processed.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Sep 01, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
A New Look for the Library App
Sep 04, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Sep 01, 2026
Items returned within the last month
Aug 04, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
