Libraries - more than just books

Children learn through play at the Sir John McKenzie Memorial Children’s Library, Upper Riccarton.

Information at your fingertips

The Halswell and Hornby Libraries are a wonderful sources of information and recreation and are able to provide the following services:

• Books, magazines, tapes, CDs, videos and CD Roms for adults, teenagers and children.



• Internet access (a charge may apply for this).



• Email facilities at competitive prices.



• CINCH (Community Information Christchurch) — includes clubs, interest groups, societies, etc.



• DICE (Directory of Continuing Education) — includes courses, night classes, etc.



• Access to services for the housebound.



• Photocopying facilities.



• New Zealand phone directories.



• Local electoral rolls.



• Selected New Zealand newspapers.



• Council information.



• Display noticeboard.

Hornby Library on Goulding Avenue.

Other Libraries In The Area

Riccarton Volunteer Library Riccarton Community Centre, 199 Clarence Street.
Hours: Monday to Friday 12noon-3pm;
Saturday 10.00am-12.00 noon.

Sir John McKenzie Memorial Children’s Library
393 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton.
Hours: Monday to Friday 3.15pm-4.45pm;
Tuesday/Thursday 10.30am-12.00noon.

Mobile Library Service
pH 941-6640
For4 Mobile Library Stops contact the Mobile Librarian. Leaflets with stops and times available at Central City and Community Libraries.

Upper Riccarton Memorial Library
372 Riccarton Road.
Hours: Saturday 10.00-11.30am
Tuesday/Thursday 1.00-3.30pm.

Toy Libraries Halswell Toy Library
Oaklands School, Brenda Place
Hours: Wednesday 7.00pm-8.00pm;
Saturday 9.30-11.30am.

Hornby Toy Library
12 Wycola Avenue, ph 349-3109. (Answer phone)
Hours: Thurs 6.30pm-8pm; Sat 9.30-noon.

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