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11 August 2023
Due to an unscheduled heating outage, all libraries will be closed on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August


01 August 2023
UC Library is undertaking research to learn more about Māori students' experiences with our libraries.


06 July 2023
Due to routine heating maintenance, all libraries will be closed on Sunday 9 July.

30 June 2023
Over a thousand tamariki from across Waitaha Canterbury participated in Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi I Children’s University’s On-Campus Experience Day.







09 March 2023
Time for Academic take-off? Let the Library help you Get Started!




18 January 2023
Te Rua Makerspace will be closed 23-26 January, 2023

29 November 2022
Each month, at least 500 University of Canterbury (UC) students and staff visit Te Rua Makerspace in the central library, where Kairuruku Wāhi-auaha | Engagement and Learning Librarian Jessica Saul enthusiastically caters to different interests, skill levels, and needs.




18 October 2022
Monday 24th of October 2022 - Central Puaka James Hight and EPS libraries will be open. Macmillan Brown library closed.

13 October 2022
'Can' your library fines and help your community