Tūranga
For the book enthusiasts young and old, there is a wonderful variety of Matariki events running across the Christchurch Libraries through July, including activity zones & storytimes. Turanga in the central city is open on the Matariki public holiday on 14 July, from 10am to 5pm. Foundation cafe is open 8.30-4pm so you can grab your caffeine fix.
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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