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.
- Sunday 8 November: The South Colombo Library closes for good at 4pm.
- Monday 9 November: Spreydon Library returns to regular hours
- The temporary Beckenham Customer Service Hub is open at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. It closes on 1 December, before re-opening at Ōmōkihi.
- Find out more about Ōmōkihi, opening 3pm Tuesday 1 December 2026.
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 Space
- 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
Christchurch City Council is rebuilding the earthquake-damaged South Library and Customer Service Hub building, Te Kete Wānanga o wai Mōkihi, in Beckenham.
Ōmōkihi is scheduled to open 3pm Tuesday 1 December 2026.
