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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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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Labour DayMonday, October 26, 2026Closed All Day
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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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Upcoming Events
New For You - July 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
ESOL Book Club, part of a series
Read a book of your choice, then join other ESOL learners to share what you’ve read, discover new books, and practice your English!
Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Upper Riccarton
Jul 29th | 10:30am - 11:00am
Stories, rhymes & action songs celebrating the languages and cultures of the Pacific - tied together by our special friendship with the sea.
Craft snippets: Science and fibre arts with Ana Houseal
A science educator and crafter discusses how she combines climate data and yarn craft. Plus upcoming craft events and new crafting titles.
New For You - July 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
ESOL Book Club, part of a series
Read a book of your choice, then join other ESOL learners to share what you’ve read, discover new books, and practice your English!
Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Upper Riccarton
Jul 29th | 10:30am - 11:00am
Stories, rhymes & action songs celebrating the languages and cultures of the Pacific - tied together by our special friendship with the sea.
Craft snippets: Science and fibre arts with Ana Houseal
A science educator and crafter discusses how she combines climate data and yarn craft. Plus upcoming craft events and new crafting titles.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 17, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 17, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
