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Fully Certified
Diamond Harbour Library
General Information
2E Waipapa Avenue, Diamond Harbour
03 941 7923
Opening Times - Check before visiting as might change
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 2.00 - 6.00pm; Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am - 2.00pm; Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm
Overview
Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi | Christchurch City Libraries are all about connecting people, inspiring discovery and enriching communities. We provide programmes, facilities and resources, so that you can access a world of ideas and imagination. You can use our spaces to study, create, have fun or meet with other people.
Te Kete Wananga O Waipapa | Diamond Harbour Library is located on the side of the Community Hall across the road from the Medical Centre. We have a collection of books, magazines and AV materials for all ages that you are welcome to borrow. There are also free computers for customers to use. We are here to help you use any of our resources.
Notes for Cardholders
We can offer concession memberships to Hāpai Access Card Holders which include extended borrowing times and waiving of usual fees associated with our Audio-Visual collections: DVDs, CDS and Talking Book items and certain items for hold requests.
Your support person has free access to any paid activity that you are attending.
Standing and Queuing
We will always welcome you to our library and are happy to help you and invite you to approach us if you do require any assistance. This is a small library where we value our relationships with all our customers. There are several seating options around the library.
Level Access
We have a disabled car park close to the library. Access to the library is down a hard surfaced sloping path which is about 20 meters and has a supporting handrail beside it. The door is wide enough for a standard wheelchair. There is good access to the toilets in the Community Hall, which includes a disabled toilet space.
Distances
We have a disabled car park close to the library. Access to the library is down a hard surfaced sloping path which is about 20 meters and has a supporting handrail beside it.
Urgent Toilet Access
There is good access to the disabled toilet through a door connecting the library to the Community Hall.
Disability Assist Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in the library. Water can be supplied if requested.
Essential Companions
Entry is free, so your companion is warmly welcomed. Your support person enjoys complimentary access to any paid activity you attend.
Difficulty Accessing Visual Information
We are happy to spend time with you to understand what you need to help you have a wonderful library experience.
Difficulty Accessing Audible Information
We will communicate with you in the best way we can. We will offer pen and paper if this assists us communicate with each other.
Hidden Disabilities
We will ask you if there is anything we can do to help you.
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