Opening hours
The temporary South Colombo Library at The Colombo shopping centre, 363 Colombo Street is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The temporary Beckenham Customer Service Hub is open at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024. Hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
The South Mobile van service visits various locations.
The South Mobile van service visits various locations.
Transport
- Number 1, 8, and 44 bus routes stop nearby. See the Metroinfo timetables for more information
- Off street parking at The Colombo and bike stands
Services and facilities
- Services available at all Christchurch City Libraries
- Book a librarian one on one sessions
- Self service kiosk
- Events & classes
- Wā Pēpi / Babytimes and Wā Kōrero / Storytimes
Computers and Technology
- 4 public computers offering free internet access
- Free wireless internet access
- Printing and photocopying
- Scan to email or USB
Collections
- Fiction and nonfiction
- Magazines
- Children’s and young adults’ material
- Large print and Talking books
- Newspapers
- Ngā Pounamu Māori
Ward and Community Board
South Colombo Library is in the Heathcote Ward.
The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board hold regular meetings that you’re welcome to attend. Anyone can ask to speak to the board about a local issue, activity or project. Find out more: Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board
Photos
- See more photos of South Colombo Library on Flickr
Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub
Christchurch City Council is rebuilding the earthquake-damaged South Library and Customer Service Hub building, Te Kete Wānanga o wai Mōkihi, in Beckenham. Find out more about the new Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub.
- The new Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub is scheduled to open in December 2026.
- Read Ōmokihi South Library and Customer Service Hub rebuild to begin Newsline, 15 April 2025
Ōmōkihi South Library and Community Hub rebuild information workshop
Tuesday 3 June 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Interested in what’s happening with Ōmōkihi? Join us for a community information workshop hosted by Christchurch City Council and Cook Brothers Construction on Tuesday 3 June. This is your chance to hear about the new South library and customer services project, what’s planned, and when and how it will benefit your community. You'll also be able to ask questions and share your thoughts. The workshop will be held from 12.30pm–1.30pm at the Cashmere Club Heathcote Lounge. No need to RSVP – just turn up. See you there!
The new South Library has been gifted a name - Ōmōkihi – connecting the building back to its riverside site.
The name has been given to Christchurch City Council by Ngāi Tūāhuriri and is consistent with the traditional practice of whakahaumanu te papatupu | restoring the customary title to the land beneath the building. Read more: Connecting South Library back to its history Newsline, 13 February 2024
We're engaging with the community as we draw up plans for rebuilding the quake-damaged South Library and customer services building, Te Kete Wānanga o Wai Mōkihi, in Beckenham. Ignite Architects will develop the concept design for a rebuild of the earthquake-damaged building. Ignite will lead a multi-disciplinary team of specialists who'll work together to create a design for a new build on the existing site. The rebuilt facility will provide library, customer services, café and governance spaces and will be a similar size to the existing building. It's important to have the community involved every step of the way. Find out more.