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Fully Certified
Parklands Library
General Information
46 Queenspark Drive, Parklands,
Christchurch 8083
03 941 7923
Opening Times - Check before visiting as might change
Weekdays 9am-6pm
Weekends 10am-4pm
Overview
Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi | Christchurch City Libraries is 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 Wānanga o Waitiki | Parklands Library is located next to Parklands shopping centre.
The library is a place to meet friends and chat, take time out to read and relax, seek information, browse, learn technology skills, and for families to spend time learning and having fun. Find out more about te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori in Ngā Pounamu Māori and many other cultures in our wider collections.
Our team is here to help you use any or all of our resources although you may just want to sit and enjoy the onsite cafe, Green Bear Parklands.
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 always have staff roving in the library and we are very happy for you to simply approach us or to come to you. This is not a quiet library and you are welcome to call out or wave to us for help. There are many seating options around the library including close to our main service areas.
Level Access
It is about 5 meters from the closest disabled car park to the main door of the library.
There is a ramp to allow access over the kerb in the car park.
The entrance is flat and has an automated door. The café, bathrooms, and main areas of the library are all on one level with ramp access to the children's area.
Distances
It is about 5 meters from the closest disabled car park to the main door of the library. There is a ramp to allow access over the kerb.
Urgent Toilet Access
Our unisex toilets are located opposite the main doors to the left of the garden entrance. Toilets 1 and 4 both have disability assistance features.
Disability Assist Dogs
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the library, there is usually a water bowl outside the front entrance. If your dog is thirsty please let us know and we will provide water for them,
untrained dogs are not allowed in the library.
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 and to introduce you to library buildings, services and information in a way that suits you. There is always a space in the building that is quieter where we can work with you.
Difficulty Accessing Audible Information
We have time to listen and talk with you in a way that works for you, some of our team are familiar with NZ Sign Language.
Hidden Disabilities
We will ask if there is any way we can help you during your visit, we will follow your lead to make sure you have the best possible experience in our library.
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