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Status of libraries after 5.2M aftershock this afternoon (Friday 25 May)

Other libraries are open as normal.

Libraries closed and services unavailable over Queen’s Birthday weekend

All our libraries will be closed on Sunday 3 June and Monday 4 June 2012. Access to the Christchurch City Libraries’ Catalogue, Cinch, Papers, Te Kereme and the Source subscription databases will be unavailable from approximately 8am Sunday 3 June until 8am Tuesday 5 June. This is to allow system maintenance to take place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Linwood Library

Due to damage from a fire on 31 March 2012, work on Linwood Library is on hold. Before the fire, we were working with engineers and insurers on a design that would bring the library up to the new building standard. It may be some time before we can confirm how we are going to fix the library. We apologise for any frustration this is causing, and hope you will continue to use and enjoy Mini Linwood Library.

Fendalton Library re-opened Monday 21 May

Fendalton Library has re-opened following earthquake repairs and strengthening work. The library is open from 9am-8pm on weekdays and 10am-4pm on Saturday. The service centre is open from 9am-5pm on weekdays.

Linwood Service Centre buildings closed, Mini Linwood Library open

Christchurch City Council on Tuesday 17 April closed buildings at 180 Smith Street associated with the Linwood Service Centre until further notice. The Council closed the Linwood Service Centre and Library Content Services and Bindery buildings after receiving the results of the first stage of a Detailed Engineering Evaluation (DEE), which shows that the buildings are either earthquake prone or potentially earthquake prone. Engineers have recommended the buildings should not be occupied.

However, the Mini Linwood Library at the site will remain open as it is in a different building which has also been assessed and found to have an acceptable seismic capacity.

Magazine record display changes

We have changed how we display magazines on our catalogue. Find out more on finding the issue you want, and placing a hold.

New temporary library

We are exploring options to establish another larger temporary library, along the lines of Central Library Peterborough, but as yet we cannot confirm location or timeframe. We hope to have something positive to share with the public before too long.

Central Library retrieval of stock

The media has been covering the retrieval of books and other items from the Central Library which began on Monday 19 March 2012.

Here are some of the articles:

Unavailable items

We are updating our catalogue so that items which are unavailable are gradually having their status changed in catalogue records from ‘Available’ to ‘Currently inaccessible’. Find out more on Stock availability.

Open libraries

Closed libraries

The following Christchurch City Libraries are closed until further notice.

Bishopdale Detailed engineering investigation required.
Central

Repair work required plus issues with neighbouring building(s).

Temporary libraries open at Central South City Library and Central Library Peterborough
Linwood

Repair work required.
Temporary Mini Linwood library open at CCC Linwood Service Centre.

Due to damage from a fire on 31 March 2012, work on Linwood Library is on hold. Before the fire, we were working with engineers and insurers on a design that would bring the library up to the new building standard. It may be some time before we can confirm how we are going to fix the library. We apologise for any frustration this is causing, and we hope you will continue to use and enjoy Mini Linwood Library.
Sumner Significant damage to the library building.

Bishopdale Library closed

The Bishopdale Library is closed until further notice. This decision has been made after the Council received the results of a detailed engineering evaluation of the building. The nearby Papanui and Redwood libraries remain open. Find out more from the media release.

Central Library on Gloucester Street remains closed

Christchurch City Council has received a detailed engineering evaluation of the Central Library in Gloucester Street following the February and June earthquakes. We appreciate your continued support and would encourage you to visit our newest central city libraries, the Central South City Library and Central Library Peterborough.

Stock availability

After the 23 December earthquake our Store is closed. We will fill holds on Store items as soon as possible.

  • While libraries are closed, items in those collections are not available to be borrowed.
  • Mini Linwood is operating with a selection of stock from the library and the remainder of the stock is inaccessible.
  • Items which are unavailable are gradually having their status changed in catalogue records from ‘Available’ to ‘Currently inaccessible’.
  • Holds may be placed on items held at closed libraries and will be delivered to you when the item becomes available.
  • Your hold will not expire, but may not be delivered for some time.
  • Please contact us if you have questions.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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