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Central Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōtākaro
This library is closed until further notice
Christchurch City Council has received a detailed engineering evaluation of the Central Library in Gloucester Street following the February and June earthquakes.
The report shows the building performed well and is not an earthquake risk. There is some non-structural damage to the building, such as cracking, including the floor slab on the library’s ground floor. A number of other buildings near the library are also damaged and awaiting demolition or further assessment. There is currently no timeline for those demolitions.
Central Library Peterborough
Temporary Central Libraries
We have a temporary mini-library Central South City Library in the South City Mall, and a large library — Central Library Peterborough at 87-91 Peterborough Street in Central Christchurch (see map to the right).
History of the Central Library at Gloucester Street
- The Central Library building was designed by architects Warren and Mahoney, and officially opened by The Governor-General, Hon. Sir David Beattie, GCMG GCVO, QC on 2 February 1982.
- Canterbury Public Library opening - booklet was published to celebrate the opening of the central library.
- The Library in the Heart of the City
- The Central Library is a member of the Cultural Precinct
Te Kete Wānanga o Ōtākaro
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