Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries

Library Meeting Rooms and Bookable Spaces

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Sydenham Room

Due to the upcoming closure of the South Library for a rebuild, we are no longer accepting new bookings. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our facilities.

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre includes two large venues catering for up to 450 people (300 in one space and 150 in the other), a medium-sized space for up to 40 people and four smaller meeting rooms. Kitchen and function centre facilities are included. All spaces are bookable and available to the public and community groups.

Bookings and enquiries about the spaces for hire can be made by contacting Christchurch City Council.

Hours

Monday to Sunday, 8am to midnight.

Venue information

Venues for hire: Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

Computer Lab

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 6:45pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

Booking and enquiries

Single Button Module

Make a booking request

Facilities

  • 35 maximum
  • 28 network computers
  • TV screen with HDMI input
  • Whiteboard
  • 7 extra chairs
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • $Hire charges apply - Hire charges

Community Meeting Room (adjacent to main entrance)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm (After hours 8pm to 9pm)
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

Booking and enquiries

Single Button Module

Make a booking request

Facilities

  • 25 people maximum (seated)
  • 40 people maximum (standing)
  • 20 Chairs
  • 2 Sofas
  • 6 regular tables
  • 4 small square tables
  • This room is not appropriate for any loud activities
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • Wi-Fi
  • HDMI connection - HDMI to HDMI cable can be provided upon request
  • Projector (please see library staff on the day for the remote control)
  • Toilets
  • $Hire charges apply - Hire charges

Learning Centre Room 2

Hours
School Term Time

Monday to Friday 4pm to 7:45pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

School Holidays

Monday to Friday 9am to 7:45pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

Booking and enquiries

Single Button Module

Make a booking request

Facilities

  • 30 maximum
  • Room is not appropriate for any loud activities
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • TV screen
  • HDMI connection -HDMI to HDMI cable can be provided upon request
  • Tables and chairs (room can be configured to suit your needs, but must be returned to its original setup upon completion of booking)
  • Toilets
  • Can be booked together with Learning Centre 3 to make one large room (partitioned, charges apply per room)
  • $Hire charges apply - Hire charges

Learning Centre Rooms 2 & 3 (makes 1 larger room)

Hours
School Term Time

Monday to Friday 4pm to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

School Holidays

Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

Booking and enquiries

Single Button Module

Make a booking request

Facilities

  • 60 maximum
  • Room is not appropriate for any loud activities
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • TV screen
  • HDMI connection - HDMI to HDMI cable can be provided upon request
  • Tables and chairs (room can be configured to suit your needs, but must be returned to its original setup upon completion of booking)
  • Toilets
  • Charges apply per room, per hour
  • $Hire charges apply - Hire charges

Learning Centre Room 3

Hours
School Term Time

Monday to Friday 4pm to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

School Holidays

Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

Booking and enquiries

Single Button Module

Make a booking request

Facilities

  • 30 maximum
  • Room is not appropriate for any loud activities
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • TV screen
  • HDMI connection - HDMI to HDMI cable can be provided upon request
  • Tables and chairs (room can be configured to suit your needs, but must be returned to its original setup upon completion of booking)
  • Toilets
  • Can be booked together with Learning Centre 3 to make one large room (partitioned, charges apply per room)
  • $Hire charges apply - Hire charges

Computer Lab

Hours
School Term time

Monday to Friday 4pm to 7:45pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

School Holidays

Monday to Friday 9am to 7:45pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3.45pm

Booking and enquiries

Single Button Module

Make a booking request

Facilities

  • 30 people maximum
  • 30 network computers (29 Public PCs + 1 Tutor PC)
  • Room is not appropriate for any loud activities
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • TV Screen
  • HDMI connection from Tutor PC
  • Toilets
  • $Hire charges apply - Hire charges

Find out about Tūranga's bookable spaces.
Rooms include a community arena (with kitchenette), a medium-sized space, four small meeting rooms and an AV studio. These spaces are bookable and available to the public and community groups. Alcohol permitted in some spaces.

Whānau Room

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm (after hours 6pm to 9pm)
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 9pm (after hours 4pm to 9pm)

Booking and enquiries

Phone +64 3 941-7923

Facilities

  • 20 seated
  • Interactive Display
  • 4 large tables
  • 2 small tables
  • Chairs
  • Kitchenette
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • Room able to be configured

Meeting room

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm (after hours 6pm to 9pm)
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 9pm (after hours 4pm to 9pm)

Booking and enquiries

Phone +64 3 941-7923

Facilities

  • 4 seated
  • Table and chairs
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • Can be used as a breakout space for the Whānau Room or can be booked separately

Community bookable space

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm

Booking and enquiries

Phone +64 3 941-7923

Facilities

  • Seats 30 (private bookings require a minimum of 10 people)
  • 3 tables
  • No outside windows, not appropriate for physical activities like yoga
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • Fee to be confirmed when booking

Boardroom - Community Governance Team managed

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Booking and enquiries

Phone +64 3 941-5325

Facilities

  • Seats 40
  • Whiteboard
  • Projector
  • Kitchen facilities (self-service)
  • Fee to be confirmed when booking

Meeting room 1 - Community Governance Team managed

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Booking and enquiries

Phone +64 3 941-5325

Facilities

  • Seats 20
  • Whiteboard
  • Kitchen facilities (self-service)
  • Fee to be confirmed when booking

Meeting room 2 - Community Governance Team managed

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Booking and enquiries

Phone +64 3 941-5325

Facilities

  • Seats 10
  • Whiteboard
  • Kitchen facilities (self-service)
  • Fee to be confirmed when booking

There are two rooms bookable by the public at Matatiki. To make a booking, phone 941-6446 or email rsebookings@ccc.govt.nz

The rooms are:

Manawa Tahi – larger multipurpose community room
Suitable for 20-30 people, and a variety of activities. Tables, chairs and AV are included.

Manawa Ora – smaller meeting room
Suitable for 8-10 people. Tables, chairs and AV are included.

Audiovisual / Media Studio Manawa Tītī

Talk to a staff member at Matatiki Hornby Centre to book time in the studio or phone Fingertip Library at 941-7923 to make a booking.

 

Lyttelton Glass Meeting Room (by the front door)

Contact +64 3 941-7923 to make a booking enquiry
Available during library opening hours

Facilities

  • Seats 6 to 8
  • 1 table, 8 chairs
  • Power point in floor box, Bright Sign can be linked by HDMI cable to own laptop
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • Fee to be confirmed when booking

Contact +64 3 941-8999 or make an online booking enquiry

Facilities

PAD (Play and Display Room)

Contact +64 3 941-7923 to make a booking enquiry
Available during library hours

Facilities

  • Carpeted room, located within the library, sectioned off via floor to ceiling curtain.  Not suitable for parties, or discussions of private matters.
  • Kitchenette facilities
  • Disabled access
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • Maximum people allowed, please contact the library
  • $Hire charges apply - Fee to be confirmed when booking

Small meeting room

Contact +64 3 941-7923 to make a booking enquiry
Available during library opening hours

Facilities

  • Seats 2-3 people
  • 1 table
  • 3 chairs
  • Whiteboard
  • Alcohol not permitted
  • Fees to be confirmed when booking

Contact +64 3 941-8999 or or make an online booking enquiry

Facilities

Boardroom

Contact +64 3 941-5405 to make a booking enquiry
Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings 5pm to 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Priority given to Community Board meetings.

Facilities

  • Seats 40 theatre-style
  • WiFi, Data projector and drop-down screen
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Fee to be confirmed when booking

Meeting Rooms and Bookable Spaces in Council Facilities

Contact +64 3 941-8999. or make an online booking enquiry See information about Council venues for hire.

More meeting rooms and bookable spaces

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