Upper Riccarton Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
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
- Café
- Hāpai Access Card
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
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
New For You - June 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Elissa Brent Weissman Book Launch
Jul 19th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riccarton High School and Christchurch City Libraries warmly invite you to attend the book launch for Elissa Brent Weissman's latest…
Ōtautahi Christchurch Local History: Riccarton
Find out more about early settlers & Pūtaringamotu, Deans Bush or Riccarton Bush – the only surviving kahikatea swamp forest in Canterbury.
An Alternative Book Group, part of a series
A book group for adults who "read" in alternative formats. Discuss your last read, favourite audiobook narrator or discover something new.
New For You - June 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Elissa Brent Weissman Book Launch
Jul 19th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riccarton High School and Christchurch City Libraries warmly invite you to attend the book launch for Elissa Brent Weissman's latest…
Ōtautahi Christchurch Local History: Riccarton
Find out more about early settlers & Pūtaringamotu, Deans Bush or Riccarton Bush – the only surviving kahikatea swamp forest in Canterbury.
An Alternative Book Group, part of a series
A book group for adults who "read" in alternative formats. Discuss your last read, favourite audiobook narrator or discover something new.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 21, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 21, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
