Upper Riccarton Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
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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MatarikiFriday, July 10, 2026Closed All Day
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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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Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June and July for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Upcoming Events
New For You - June 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Korean Book Club May 2026
따뜻한 커피가 그리운 가을, 책과 함께하면 어떨까요? 북 클럽 회원들이 나누는 5월의 책들을 소개합니다. 여러분의 편안한 시간 도서관이 함께합니다.
The Great Stash Swap
Aug 23rd | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away
Craft Snippets with Gina Russell
Jul 29th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gina Russell, co-founder of Papahoa Fibreworks, wiil give a live demonstration showing how linen begins its journey from plant to fibre.
New For You - June 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Korean Book Club May 2026
따뜻한 커피가 그리운 가을, 책과 함께하면 어떨까요? 북 클럽 회원들이 나누는 5월의 책들을 소개합니다. 여러분의 편안한 시간 도서관이 함께합니다.
The Great Stash Swap
Aug 23rd | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away
Craft Snippets with Gina Russell
Jul 29th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gina Russell, co-founder of Papahoa Fibreworks, wiil give a live demonstration showing how linen begins its journey from plant to fibre.
New at Upper Riccarton Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 02, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 02, 2026
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
Mar 26, 2026
