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Open libraries
- Akaroa
- Central Library Peterborough
- Central South City
- Diamond Harbour
- Halswell
- Hornby
- Little River
- Linwood Mini
- Lyttelton
- Mobile
- New Brighton
- Papanui
- Parklands
- Redwood
- Shirley
- South
- South Learning Centre
- Spreydon
- Upper Riccarton
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 |
| Fendalton | Closed — repair work is undertaken. |
| Linwood | repair work required. Temporary Library Linwood mini open at CCC Linwood Service Centre. |
| 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.
Fendalton Library closed
Fendalton Library has closed to allow earthquake repairs to be carried out. The library on Jeffreys Road, which partly re-opened to the public last month, closed at 4pm on Saturday 26 November.
Read the full media release.
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.
- Linwood Mini is operating with a selection of stock from the library and the remainder of the stock is 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.
- Read more about borrowing items from your library
- More library services
Media releases
- Young bookworms join the Summertime Reading Club, 13 January 2012
