Tūranga
Come visit Tūranga, Christchurch's central library to delve deeper into the world of science, technology, and creativity. The library offers a wealth of resources, from books and magazines to coding workshops and maker spaces, perfect ground to learn and imagine.
Our Central Library hosts a range of storytelling events, including bilingual storytime and sharing stories from cultures around the world. Learn something new in beautiful, welcoming surroundings. Christchurch Central Library was a library in Central Christchurch and the main library of Christchurch City Libraries, New Zealand. It was the largest library in the South Island and the third-biggest in New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- 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 CLOSED
- Sunday CLOSED
Hours shown were last updated in September 2022. Please note these are standard trading hours and may be affected by public holidays. If these hours are incorrect, please contact us at info@ccba.co.nz
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