Missing South Library? Our mobile van is visiting handy locations near you and your whānau while we build the new Ōmōkihi.
Pick up holds and explore all that we offer!
In extreme weather the Mobile Van may not be able to visit its regular stops or may need to leave a stop early; please check the website for updates or contact us on 03 941-7923 to confirm that the Mobile Van will be on the road that day. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Christmas and New Year 2025 / 2026
The South Mobile Van will be off the road from Monday 22 December 2025. Normal service will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.
Monday schedule
Tuesday schedule
| 10.45am to 12noon | Princess Margaret Hospital, 95 Cashmere Road, Cashmere, Christchurch 8022 (opposite) |
| 1.15pm to 2.15pm | St Martins New World, 92 Wilsons Road, St Martins, Christchurch 8023 |
| 2.30pm to 4pm |
Hunter Terrace carpark opposite The Cashmere Club Christchurch 8022 from Tuesday 11 November, this stop will move to She Chocolaterie, 69 Colombo Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8023 |
Wednesday schedule
| 11am to 1pm |
Hunter Terrace carpark opposite The Cashmere Club Christchurch 8022 from Wednesday 12 November, this stop will move to She Chocolaterie, 69 Colombo Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8023 |
| 1pm to 2pm | Off road. |
| 2.15pm to 4.30pm | Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024 |
Thursday timetable
School visits all day.
South Christchurch Farmers' Market
The South Mobile Van attends fortnightly.
9am to 12noon on:
- 2, 16 & 30 November
- 14 December
- 11 & 25 January
- 8 & 22 February
- 8 & 22 March
South Colombo Library
The temporary South Colombo Library is open at The Colombo shopping centre, 363 Colombo Street. Opening hours are 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.