Auckland Libraries: Public holiday hours

Public holiday hours

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Find public holiday opening hours for our libraries.

​Date
Library holiday hours​
​Christmas Day
25 December (Monday)

​​​​​All libraries, research centres, Council-run community hubs, community centres, and arts centres closed.

​​​Boxing Day
26 December (Tuesday)
​​​​​​All libraries, research centres, Council-run community hubs, community centres, and arts centres closed except for Botany Library (see below).
​New Year's Day
1 January (Monday)
​All libraries, research centres, Council-run community hubs, community centres, and arts centres closed except for Botany Library (see below).
​Day after New Year's Day
2 January (Tuesday)
​All libraries, research centres, Council-run community hubs, community centres, and arts centres closed except for Botany Library (see below).

Note: Please check back for future holiday updates.


Botany Library holiday hours

​Date
Library holiday hours​
​​Christmas Eve
24 December (Sunday)
​10am - 5.30pm
Christmas Day
25 December (Monday)
Closed
26-30 December (Tuesday to Saturday)
​9am - 6pm
​31 December (Sunday) to 2 January (Tuesday)
​10am - 6pm


Contact via phone

You can reach Te Māpuna Library Connect on (09) 377 0209 during the library opening hours over the holidays.


Mobile libraries

Pātaka Kōrero Kaewa Mobile Library and Access Services will not run on their normal schedule over the holidays. However there will be ‘pop-up’ services at selected venues.


Service changes

At times, our services could be affected at short notice due to staff shortages.

We strongly recommend checking the locations page on our website for the latest opening hours. Go to locations and hours

You can also keep up to date with your local library’s Facebook page, or contact Te Māpuna Library Connect on (09) 377 0209 for more information. 


CAB and Justice of the Peace

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and Justice of the Peace (JP) services operate separately from Auckland Council Libraries. Please contact them directly to find information about their available services.


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