Reviews of Tūranga. (Library) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

Tūranga

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Public library

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60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Open hours of Tūranga

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9 a.m.–8 p.m.

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9 a.m.–8 p.m.

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9 a.m.–8 p.m.

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9 a.m.–8 p.m.

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10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Reviews of Tūranga

R. Y.

Central city library has gone above and beyond since the CHCH quake. It has turned from being just a library to a popular day trip locale for families of all ages. Love the building (architecturally amazing), love the planned activities (baby sessions), love the facilities (books of all genres and languages, gaming consoles, lego pools and slides for kids…). Not to mention The Foundation Cafe!

T. P.

I arrived at the library with plenty of time to spare before attending a genealogy course in the family history area on the 2nd floor so I decided to borrow a book. All the staff that I spoke to on two different floors were exceptionally helpful and I now have a good book to read. The course commenced at 2 p.m. and there were two others there. They normally have four but one person was unable to come today. The small size was wonderful as we all managed to get the help we needed. When the course finished at 4.p.m. the tutor stayed back another hour to catch me up with what I had missed. I am so impressed with the course material and the expertise of the tutor I will certainly be recommending subsequent courses to my family and friends.

J. S. Y.

Great place. Car parks are near. Lego and Duplo for creative mind. Pretend play and acting out for others. Reading is the main things. The slide is out of action till covid is out. Too many floors to explore. Best to spend all day there.

G. S.

Awesome services, very friendly and very helpful staff always nearby. Printing was easy and high tech to make everything more efficient. Highly recommend this library.

N. B.

Absolutely amazing library! I will come here regularly to do some work. Lots of places to sit down with a laptop. They have fast free WiFi, meeting room spaces, and lockers to leave your belongings. I was also surprised and impressed by the 3D printers, and a full music recording studio. It’s a pretty amazing place!

Gone are the days of a quiet place for reading. The library itself is ok and staff are helpful and willing to go out of their way. Unfortunately the behavior of a few idiots who visit and treat the library as their own personal lounge to do whatever they want really spoils the environment. Despite security being available never leave anything unattended for even a few minutes. Theft is not uncommon here. You'll get the best views of the Cathedral from the outside balcony area available in the upper level. Great for unobstructed photos.

L. D.

Best library I've been to in my life. The building itself is gorgeous & has gems of discovery around every turn. They have a production studio with instruments and also a laser engraver & 3D printer... The 4th floor creativity space is the best thing for a community. This spot alone is grounds enough for me to want to establish permanent residency in chch.

M. G.

Absolutely a library of international standard, modern design/ideas to keep the visitors as long as possible. Well make used of space available. Equiped with books, digital learning, and creative thinking corner as well. Definitely a five star library.

D. T.

Great place to come with kids. Ground floor café is really good, quite expensive, but worth every penny. Friendly staff, wonderful book variety. Highly recommended!

J. B.

This is such a cool place to visit! Feels more like an art gallery. There is an amazing kids section with the Imagination Station - Lego building space, games and cool cushions. There is a rooftop garden with awesome views across the city. The staff were really helpful too. My son enjoyed the virtual reality studio and 3D printer. There is also computerized embroidery sewing machines and a laser cutter available to use too. Highly recommend a visit, but give yourself at least an hour! :)

J. A.

Really nice space. Coolest library that I've seen in NZ.

D. D.

What a great new facility for Christchurch! I wasn't sure when looking from the outside at this building if it would do the city justice but l was wrong. Once inside you can appreciate the thought that has gone into the design and the layout of it. The atmoshere is relaxed and the friendly staff make all feel welcome. The availability of a drink and snack inside was welcome as well. Well done.

V. H.

Amazing!! went up to the 4th floor to the technology area and did a laser cutting project for a mothers gift. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

R. K.

Awesome library. You could easily spend a whole afternoon here. Quiet reading areas, a great café and - most importantly - a huge floor just for kids with a playground, Lego and even videogames. Staff is always helpful and friendly.

J. T.

really really really pretty library! lots of books available, loads of space to read / study, and there’s a really good view of the cathedral from the library! very convenient and easy to get to from the interchange, definitely worth going there to check it out even if you’re not looking to borrow books / find a place to study

A. T.

Quite hard to describe it, it must be lived, you must go there and see with your eyes. A place like this ought to be an highlight of the city, even over the gondola. Strongly recommend.

J. C.

Big and cozy. You can read foreign books here! Nice and kind staffs. I really like this place❤️🥰

K. W.

Absolutely amazing addition to Christchurch city. Great central location with a large amount of development occurring around it. 5 levels inside, each with specific purposea and type of book. Amazing views over the city, and well laid out interior. Lots of great amenities and features inside.

A. 1.

I cannot applaud Christchurch City Library enough for their prompt and professional service in regards to the location of my achieved published newspaper articles. It was a breath of fresh air to experience such professional and prompt service from overseas.

L. C.

Amazing library - great range, break out/study rooms, cafe, play areas for children, computer rooms, helpful staff etc. Gold standard of libraries!

e. g. g.

Not what I thought after seeing pics, but childrens section is amazing.

H. S.

I love this building with culturally significant points in the Canterbury landscape and beyond. The golden aluminium facade, or veils, on the building reflect the folded nature of the nearby Port Hills with their warm colours and shadows. It also echoes the triangular leaves of the native harakeke flax which originally grew in swamps around the site etc.

Christchurch's central library is well worth visiting. Plenty of interesting and interactive things to do, especially for kids. A lovely well thought out and modern building with views of parts of the CBD and cathedral. Our 17 month old boy loves coming here. Staff have also always been friendly and accommodating.

J. C. O.

Really great place to work. Good wifi speed, lots of seats availables and great views. At the entrance you'll find a Cafe.

s. s.

Amazing space for all ages, kids and disabled friendly facilities. 5 stories tall building archetecture design and built to world standard. Beautiful people working in the library nice and friendly walking you through all questions. Toilets are located on every single floor. Kids area is a whole floor including Lego land, indoor slide, and reading pod. The cost to build it was 92million dollars.

Working on family history Staff very helpful nothing is a bother to them. Would recommend Turanga for anyone lots of information stored on 2nd floor well worth a visit

J. N.

Coolist library so far. Got cute name for floors not just boring level 1 and stuff. Free cinemas, playstations, slides and various books ambracing different cultures. I was surprised it has section for even Korean Books. Amazing

B. T.

This library is amazing! This place shows the true Christchurch - lots of people having fun and learning. They have all the books you could need, lots of cultural learning and fun activities - including ps4 😅 You can use the internet on a pc for free with a guest pass for 30 mins, members get 1 hour. Wifi is free on your own device 👍 Shout out to PB tech for putting a heap of interactive bits to keep us amused on a rainy day waiting for a flight 😅 Please like this review if it helped 😁

N. T.

Awesome space well utlized, good place to get away and read (especially if you live with crazy noisy people) and great view.

S. R.

Very exciting place to go an vist an a great place to chill out an catch up with alot of nice people and friends.

D. M.

Absolutely brilliant place for the people of Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and visitors alike. So many opportunities exist here. Don't forget to explore all floors. Auahatanga (creativity) on level four is an amazing place for being creative. There are 3D Printers, Sewing Machines, VR sets, vinyl cutter, laser cutter and a full media studio that allows you to book in and under guidance from specialists, record music and fill on high level equipment. You will not be disappointed visiting this local treasure. For the record, I work for Libraries but regardless, this place is next level and worthy of all the awards it has received over the last year and a half since opening. Stunning views also from the balconies.

Great asset for the city building architecture shows a lot of thought and will fit well with what is around it. Building has a number of levels each for specific needs. Activity wall appears to be used a fair amount although at 1.3 million not a 100% sure of its value. Has cafes plenty of places to relax with good natural lighting.

Beautiful library! It's got a good collection of books amd resouces if you become a member. I discovered you could get LinkedIn learning for free using your membership details! Plus a lot more like ebooks, movies etc. The place itself is modern and nice to be at. I usually come here after work to chill :)

R. g.

Libraries are becoming learning Centres and places to meet and explore, and this library is a leading example. Enjoy.

Great place for children and adults. My 9 year old niece spent 2 hours here happy as :)

J. K.

So much more than a library! Always something happening there. Helpful staff. Lots of space including quiet spaces.

M. S.

Really cool library don't get me wrong, but it is a bit over the top. Barely anyone in there actually cares about the ridiculous number of books on the shelves. Everyone is just on their laptops or messing around with the computers and other non-traditional library stuff. Seems like it is used more as a kind of community center than a library. It's quite a shame because as someone who regularly gets books from the library, a lot of books are now kept at Turanga which means I have to put a hold on many books to be delivered to my local South library. I'll definitely be sticking to the South library which I still believe is the best library in Christchurch by a good margin.

c. t.

Nice place for my Wife to do her study in peace and a place to meet and hang with family 🥰

H. L.

Love this library. The librarians are so helpful and kids really look forward to visiting. Foundation cafe is a family favourite

B. D.

What a library! We were visiting from out of town and came here on a rainy day with our kids. The kids floor is awesome! Loads of books, huge lego and duplo building areas. There is even a playground! The toilets and change room were tidy and clean. Cafe downstairs does good coffee. What more could you want!

B. A.

Great new facility for the Central City. A must visit

I. R. S.

A must place to visit at Christchurch. An amazing library with awesome features and it has something for everyone. A great collection of books, big play area for kids, Lego zone full of heaps of Legos, video games (xbox/ps), cafe, computers, printing facilities, seating areas and much more. An ideal place to spend your time with kids and yourself.

K. I.

This is by far the nicest library I have been to. It has some amazing facilities, great books, lots of child friendly activities. Cafe is really nice aswell not the cheapest but it’s well worth it.

W. Y.

Very modern building in Christchurch with a very good selection. Seats are plentiful and there is a good view on the upper floors as well. Fast free WiFi is also a bonus

C. S.

Fantastic for kids and adults!

F. (.

We love this library. We usually spend a full day with family there. Legos in imagination centre, play station, good Cafe and lot's of books. 😍

Family friendly,,lots of variety of books free wi-fi,,use of computers,, knowledgeable and very helpful staff,,vibrant,,lots of hands on activities for young and young at heart,,exllent coffee and food on site,,warm,,safe and comfortable environment.

B. L.

How wonderful it is to have a good library back in our central city. It felt wonderful walking my son through the front door and leading him up the steps. I love the big windows that overlook the city and the light colours within the library. They've done an amazing job creating places that are fun to be in and I also love their selection of children books. We saw the CSO preform in a big function room and that was superb. Loved that they had a little cafe in it too. Can't wait to explore it further!

F. P.

Absolutely amazing library with heaps to do. Other than the huge selection of books, there's a great archive service for family tree stuff, a Lego area, VR, sound studio, sewing machines and laser cutter, and some really interesting and fun events. The staff are top notch.

M. K. (.

First visit. Smiles and happy greetings everywhere (except for the Cafe where impatience and sarcasm was rife!). What an utterly amazing place - so exciting to see this in Christchurch. Daughter loved the coding on the lower floor and I really enjoyed the views from the Roof Garden.

Great Central library. Heaps of resources, friendly staff

J. “.

Ok, not gonna lie, the most BEST library in chch. Extremely kind staff. Heaps of books. Family-friendly activities and events. Family tree finding. And even books looked like from the 1900s! I saw the gaming competition as well. Great library.

R. M.

Such helpful staff, and a beautiful new building in the central city! Was there for the Pasifika Exhibition that runs til Feb 2021. An awesome reflection of what life was like for PI communities 40-50 years ago.

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Amazing facility! More than just a library. It has great kids area and community area. Having a sawing room to massive game screen would accommodate many people with various interests. It could get crowded in school holidays but plenty of room for everyone. Higher you go quieter it gets. It has lifts as well as stairs. The new location gives you the view of the cathedral square instead of the riverside. We could have stayed all day if we hadn't need to worry about parking.

S. H.

Great its amazing its got so many different things to check out wow its great its amazing its got books if course its got gaming n games, big screens big staircases to sit use sight see far out its amazing its great its our newest addition to Christchurch CBD our beautiful in all its glorious state our library... go get a book

Really great library. So much to discover. Excellent place to chill. Brilliant staff.

J. P.

It's a great Library. There are multiple things you can do in this facility. There are also two Cafés in this place to grab a bite to eat or to drink. There also is a good viewing platform at the top floor.

Love the GF and vegan food choices. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere

It's really nice to have people there to help people in need of trying to better themselves and so greatful for being a member of the library

The best library for every ages. Wonderful and peaceful place

S. G.

Fantastic.. great purpose built building.. use of space is innovative... activities include lego pits, 3D printers, sound studio.. even a slide!! Collection of books is extensive.. great place.. grwat for the community

J. R.

Took the video editing class and it was great!. Knowledgeable teacher, create equipment to practice on. Highly recommend. Can't wait for course 2.

A. r.

Beautiful library. I see what some of the other reviewers were talking about simply got told off for just carrying a drink bottle (not drinking out of it). They have water bottle refill stations near their restrooms? But we can't carry water bottles?

I went there as the och runs a job club for tenants of social housing. It was extremely helpful. Tracie is very understanding of people's varying situations and requirements. Well worth going thete

R. M.

Absolutely incredible adventure library. Very modern and so much to learn from. They even have books!

Great atmosphere,very helpful staff,place was clean and tidy,nicest amenities in town.open 9-5 week days.10-4 weekends

M. M.

Stunning! Amazing exhibition, Wahine. Great cafe. Super helpful staff everywhere. Clean toilets!

r. m.

Staff very helpful has a disabled entrance and is open from 8am to 8pm on all floors and 9am to 8pm on floors two to four. There are four lifts and each floor has a bank of unisex toilets. On the fourth floor there is a music studio and balconies which you can go out onto and sit down when it's fine

M. I.

Very modern. Lots to do.

J. L.

the library is amazing. such a cool place

N. R.

Wonderful place to explore, spend time quietly or catch up with a friend. Lefts are near the stairs. Plenty of space to move without bumping people or things.

S. H.

It has everything you need from a library and much more, the kids had fun with remote controlled cars on the ground floor, and on the first floor is imagination station (Lego) computer games for youth various other games and many children's books, and a cafe for the adults to relax with.. Many books on the other floors and a recording studio, 3d printer and outdoor roof height area. Very satisfied with what assisted to be a great day. Well designed also

M. S.

Amazing experience, great few hours out with the kids. Helpful staff and ever changing attractions and events. The children love imagination station and the slide.

M. M.

THE MOST AMAZING LIBRARY EVER!!! Beautifully crafted and full of people! As a foreigner traveling in NZ, I wish there was a library like this where I’m from! Colorful. So many spaces to play, read, enjoy. Outdoor patio on 4th floor. Excellent amenities.

W. B.

Just love our library. I like to travel to the top floor for comfortable seats, views across the City and to dip into a wide range of the latest magazines. Books too of course! A destination highly recommended to locals and visitors.

T. T.

My first visit to the new library. It was very impressive. Only pushback is that walking down the stairs it is a little squeaky.

What a library should be like in these times. Interactive and welcoming

B. H.

Great library - something for the whole family, nice study spaces, and even some roof terraces with views of the city. Easy to forget time and spend the whole day here.

Love Tūranga Books Lego Great coffee and always something on through out the week Great place to visit With or without family

Great place, easy to find books and great play area for kids

M. R.

Amazing! Sets the bar in social learning spaces.

This is such a great plane to relax, catch up on some study or read a good book! This library is more than just a library, it has an LEGO area and fun activities and events, whilst being modern!

S. L.

Is amazing. The study rooms are perfect, and the people who work there are kind.

Big old library full of books and goodness. Has a children's area full of books! Lego and a slide. Various other features such as computers, meeting rooms a larger lecture room and spaces and nooks. Heaps of staff

A. W.

An amazing library! I got to see the place during its opening weekend, and its like no other place I've been to. There's everything you need there.

W. S.

It’s the most attractive place in Christchurch now. You can find almost everything in this library. Friendly staff and updated magazines and books could make you so comfortable and relaxing. So proud of Tūranga, so proud of Christchurch!

They found a book that I was enquiring about and contacted me so I could have a look at it,their service was first class, especially Joyce Fraser who went the extra mile for me,thankyou so much.

Great library, artworks, helpful staff.

b. s.

It's worth planning your day to give enough time to find your target. As the 'mother-ship' ,. you'll get better results here. mid week is best in mng's. resources are way more substantial than suburban locations.🙂

This place is a must see if you are in Christchurch, this library is very popular and has everything you could possibly want ❤😁

m. s.

the new library,is amazing! so open,roomy. lots of options,to enhance your day and mind. a model for all library's to come. use and enjoy with family and or friends.

D. M.

Very nice library! Glad to see life is coming back to the Central City!

Only inconvenience is parking. Unlike the old libraries in the city there is nowhere free to park your car in the vicinity. Other than that I was blown away with the quality of this library it is truley world class. Free WiFi, thousands of books, free computers to use and great views of the growing city.

Amazing library ! Don't miss it if you are traveling in Christchurch ❤️

B. K.

Turanga is a great experience. Just what the modern library should be. Very friendly and helpful staff too. Well worth visiting and enjoying!

A. S.

Wow this place just amazing, blew my mind! I have done most of my assessment at the library, they have everthing i need. From the free wifi, free water, free playstasion, chest, puzzel and a lit more. They also have the playground for the kids, and all of them are free 😄😄😉😅👌👌👌👌

P. N.

Lovely browsing the eateries and other shops, stoped at vietnamese shop for lunch. Was fresh and delish.

Wonderful space to go and relax in. Amazon selection of historical Māori books which are so fascinating... I could spend hours there.

R. D.

Wow what an amazing place. Warm, inviting and so engaging for the kids. My little one loved the slide and my other little one loved the duplo. Lovely spot to visit even from out of town.

I love the library - fantastic spot for children, young and old. Great cafes, great spot to socialise or study. A huge selection of books plus a slide, what more could you want??

H. W.

Libraries as of writing this achieve two vital civil services: You can read and you can vote. If you dont want to do either, you really should just stay at home and watch doctor Phil.

K. E.

If you haven't been here you haven't been anywhere! As much a social hub than a typical library, with a great cafe and plenty for the kids.

k. r.

Amazing knowledge job for the city. Great for locals or visitors alike - art spaces, kids area, great views of the cathedral too

K. C.

What a beautiful space! Nice relaxing atmosphere if you want to find a quiet space to work, variety of seating options. The space for tamariki/kids is amazing! Love bringing my little friends here to keep them entertained. Check out the Lego pit when you visit! Great for all ages.

M. D.

If you visit the library speak to one of the library staff about the ebooks, audio books and other great internet apps the library offers. They have a great cafe as well...

Great multi leveled space that is pleasant to be in. But not enough piece and quiet and too much of a social hub.

Great library, lots for the whole family

A. P.

A very modern and relaxing place! I'd literally spend a whole day here without getting bored

Such an awesome place to read, work, and discover. The building is an inspiring place to be in, the books and mag collection is of course excellent, and there are loads of community events and ways to get involved.

Great place to sit down and do some work, better views than my office!

P. B.

I'm a visitor to Christchurch and had the absolute pleasure of coming across your new library. What a fabulous asset to your city. I commend the vision and effort going into making this place and this city world class. It would be the envy of many. Enjoy!

Great place to take the kids. Great atmosphere. Has a giant Lego zone.

B. W.

Super visit, great friendly cafe good food range, and each floor level has something interesting. Worth a visit.

M. C.

The city library is a fun energising place with more than books and magazines. Give it a go you won't regret it 🤗🤩😍

K. P.

Very nice library, and much more. Many activities, cafeteria, quiet areas and social areas. A very knowledgeable librarian took the time to give us a thorough introduction to what they had on offer and soon to come. They are running some very interesting short training courses on 3D printing and a lot of other stuff. I'll be back.

b. b.

A must visit place. They have something for people of any age and taste. All of the staff members are awesome. A big thanks to Kate, for the great help with my studies.

Awesome building... and it has books.

O. G.

Awesome place to take kids. Lego area, slide, cafe plus the book of course! Lots of good spots for them to read too. A couple of outdoor viewing platforms would also be a good place to take out of town visitors.

M. M.

Awesome library, cool play apparatuses, lego creation stations and crafting area

Not always great choices of kids books but staff are amazing and willing to help

M. B.

What a beautiful library! Love the balconies/roof gardens and the way the collections/services are organized (i.e., Discovery, Identity, Community, Creativity). Very clean with great youth and technology areas; spacious with lots of programs.

M. H.

For me the only place to learn and relax in Christchurch. It’s really huge with 4 floors and enough space for everyone. And if you want something to drink and to eat there is for everyone something. But don’t order coffee at the first floor one of the worst coffee, I had in my life.

E. A.

Great service, large variety, but why is it so loud... Why is there a playground inside why not move the playground so there is reading in the library and playing outside.

K. R.

Nice open space design. They should add sign language info around the library. Better signage required to show where fire alarm points are.

Fantastic facility for Chch esspecially the kids

Great space and selection of book.

Awesome experience, huge place to get a book, seat and fly through reading

Has everything. Cafe. Charge your phone, vape. Free WiFi. Lots of books.

N. S.

Tūranga is Christchurch's public library with a vast collection of books, magazines and movies. It is a massive 5-storey building and a bibliophile's paradise. It is a great place to take your kids too as they have a lot of activities for them as well. Totally recommend going here if you've a few hours to pass on a hot sunny day!

Awesome place, cozy and fast free wifi. Good place for kids.

S. S. (.

Wow, amazing library, our city is so lucky to have such a modern, top notch place for young & old to enjoy!

I Dont Like The Internet Slower Than A MOBILE HOTSPOT I Am A Gamer So I Know Slowest Internet I Have Ever Used

Kia ora. This space is incredible and inclusive. The staff here are very helpful. My daughter was assisted with her interests while I was assisted by two staff in the family history area.

Love this library. Easy to find your way around, and very modern

It's a great new library. The collection of books is from the old library, so a little out of date. But this library isn't just about reading, it's a great place to study, relax and learn something in.

J. M.

Such a brilliant library! Definitely worth a visit, very enjoyable. Great range and lots of seating space.

R. G.

Perfect place to spend the day with the kids or by yourself, on a rainy or shiny day.

What a fantastic place for kids. The quantity of leggo is just so good

The most beautiful library. So proud we have it in Christchurch.

Great. Much better than Queenstown. Only 1000000000000000times better.

B. M.

I think this place is great, I'm writing a review inside the library itself. This is far from my first time around here, and I love it. Oh, and to the idiot that said it was loud, there's a QUIET ROOM for people that don't like the current volume of their surroundings. That also goes for the other eggs that intend to write a 1-star review based on the same thing. GO FIND THE QUIET SPACE.

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M. Y.

Amazing looking Library right in downtown Christchurch. Very attractive and inviting, great to encourage people to read more.

T. T.

Best library in Christchurch, I much prefer this to any of my local libraries. Busy during High School Study Leave however I assume this will die down soon

A. Q.

Not only the book lovers but every body will find Turanga library an amazing place to visit and then spend hours there.

E. H.

So many resources of kinds you wouldn't have imagined. Like laser cutters. So not just books. Nice building and helpful staff.

A must visit place in Christchurch.

Honestly only went here for the toilet (which was very clean) and free wifi but pretty impressed with the old Apple computers on display.

Really great library

S. M.

If you don't like this library then you are probably tired of life. Multi level, multiple forms of entertainment, even VR. Traditional and modern merged perfectly.

Are there any handicap parking for my Auntie,close by the library

Amazing. Beyond a usual city library.

Great service by librarians!! Easy to use and great to study at

Always a great place to visit very kind people who helps you.

What a great facility for the people of Christchurch. This is what a Library should be.

l. o.

Great staff memebers :) all very lovely. I study there a lot . There is useally a quiet study room available, but in exam season they are useally full. Very nice place. With helpful and social staff. Plus an amazing view from the fourth floor

A. M.

There's more to this library than just books. Offers many activities and tools such as sewing machines, 3D modelling and printing, laser cutting, vinyl printing, and more! Staff are lovely; always great having little chats with them.

Lovely space and great architecture

C. R.

The best library in Christchurch. Guided me from the arrival knowing that I am new to library. Lovely library assistant gave me a great service. LEGO for children and play area. Cafe and lots of area for relaxing. Great view from the rooftop. Loved climbing the wooden stairs with great architecture.

Very helpful staff . Great place

A. W.

As a Sydneysiders from Australia, I can only wish that we have access to knowledge so beautifully done here. Well done Christchurch for actually caring about your children and your community. Absolutely beautiful library with an equally beautiful atmosphere to get engaged, engrossed and enchanted with books.

I can not rave about this place enough it is for everyone! They have very wisely thought it out.

Such amazing facilities, and amazing caring staff

The most fantastic library I have ever visited. Spread over 5 or 6 levels, there are quiet and noisy areas and these are separated so that there is very little noise leakage, so the people enjoying a coffee in the cafe on level 1 are not disturbing people who are accessing reference matter on level 2. The Staff here in the christchurch history section where I was doing to genealogy research were thorough and very very helpful. The building is beautiful. If I lived near here I would definitely visit often.

there were a lot of books when i went :))

Fantastic new library in the city

Study rooms are really useful. Would be great if there was more.

The best library in New Zealand. No contest.

Excellent library helpful staff well worth a visit

Most incredible library I've been to. You can even play PlayStation and VR on a computer.

It looks like it will be a great place to visit, when it opens in the next couple of months

Great set out place

The staff that have been there for years are very great and made the experience really good with helping with finding what I'm looking for and help with my account.

Wonderful place for doing study. Great and helping staff workers.

Lovely and warm, good food.

f. e.

Noisy. Full of children of all ages enjoying themselves.

It's a wonderful library in christchurch I'm a Indian from Tamilnadu but I don't see any books here on Tamil and I feel now how my language is dominated its very bad

Modern city library. Very clean.

Good but lots of things need library cards.

M. B.

This is the greatest library I have been to, they have something for everyone no matter what age you are or what your interests are. On the ground floor there's a great Cafe to have a coffee at. There is also a computer station which has all sorts of things that might interest nerds of all ages. The family history collection is really helpful and has resources of all types that you might need. The outside garden balconies are awesome and make a great place to relax, read or hang out with friends. The study rooms inside are great if you are student as they give you a place to with with friends without it being too noisy.

It is amazing! But it could do with a few more higher tables maybe even standing desks?

J. R.

Reported a scanner not working. Told a staff member, showed her. Her response if it doesnt scan choose another book.!!!! So helpful. Expect the shelves to go clockwise non fiction did, fiction anticlockwise. Needs more signage. Brief visit, looks impressive. Use the lifts, fiction on the fourth floor. Stairs make you breathless. Noisy, people running around.

A. M.

My favorite place in Christchurch. Tons of books. Study spaces. A maker space, computer suit and a recording studio are also here. The librarians are fantastic, super helpful and very knowledgeable.

Great place lots of space and tables to use for study or reading

Great place half staff... don't seem to know what and where Non Fiction section is ....

s. m.

100percent top of line library Never been there before The staff all willing to help Top marks 🙃😁

It's a nice place to read a book and relax.

t. B. (. t. t. n.

So interesting great views of the cathedral and lots of information and public facilities

A. W.

This library is definitely better then the central library of other major cities across New Zealand, the good interior and cutting-edge technology. However, this library lacks a conventional reception, therefore one most go after one of the library staffs that are constantly moving around the library if they need help, making accessibility an issue.

I. s.

My Review is everything, everyone has said that is good about this place.

E. N.

Turanga is a special place. It's unlike any city library you've been to before. The facility is world-class and a true digital heart of the city. A great place to come and learn something new, study, work, or have excellent coffee and food at the Foundation cafe. Seriously, their menu is amazing. Wi-Fi throughout the library is strong and fast. This is my favorite library in the world.

A wonderful facility for the people of Christchurch.

Fun and interactive even though it's easy to get distactred by the slide and PS4s

M. R.

For a library this is way to crowded and really lourd. But nice architecture.

Impressive. Plenty of reading alcoves. Very family friendly. Takes a bit to find books as different levels.

There are books for everyone. As well as computers, games, and cafes.

Incredibly helpful, couldn't recommend enough

The best library in New Zealand

G. P.

Good place to relax and read books view is gòd to see in city

Great weekend at the library.

Still an amazing community space.

This is a centerpiece of the Christchurch revival. The best central public library in the Southern Hemisphere

J. B.

Awsome place! Great place to unwind read a few books!

B. P.

Warm & friendly. A perfect place for Family History Research.

Modern look and spacious room for the users. Good on Christchurch👍

Welcoming and fun! Beautiful building.

Beautiful place for tourists and locales

Busy downstairs but lovely and quiet on the higher levels. everything needed in one building

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Amazing Library in city centre

It's amazing place, well structured

hosted a wicked LoL tournament, great spacs

P. D.

Amazing resource for the people of ChCh. In a wonderfully designed space year round

Stunning facility. Christchurch should be very proud of this!

Awesome new library in central Christchurch.

G. G.

Food relax read do jigsaws have a look at roof garden and look around Christchurch area

We were at Foundation cafe for lunch

Peaceful environment to discover Christchurch artefacts.

Love it

#Awesome ! Love the concept & design ... well done kiwi 💪

Great interactive screens . Well done.

Totally amazing place with wonderful staff!

It's unfortunate that it's so hard to get a park within my limited walking range. Apart from that, full marks.

Wonderful building and books

Like no other library in New Zealand, a game changer

Fantastic if you are not drunk

Love it!

Greta very good customer service skills

Best library in New Zealand!

Beautiful place!

Great new addition to the city

Always awesome!

Big library but hard to find things

Great Place and great facility that kids and adults can use.

Awesome library!

Great facility, lively and full of people of all ages.

Great place. Staff friendly and helpful.

Great space to learn, read etc.

Great asset for Christchurch City

Best space ever!

Amazing place

Lively. Great service from knowledgeable staff. Go there...use it!

5 stars

What a cool library. An attraction in it self

Wow! What a wonderful place.

Awesome place , people are nice

Comfortable place for reading and study

Gorgeous resource.

Very cool library.

Great place.

Good helpful staff.

Loved the experience.

Peaceful.

Love it

As always it was a pleasure.

Great library!

Amazing library

Very nice

Very cool!

Perfect place to explore.

Great library!

Pretty fancy

Interesting to look around.

An impressive library with modern resources and a great atmosphere. I stayed here a few hours to charge my phone and get out of the rain and it was so lovely, lively, warm and welcoming.

Beautiful & inspiring place!

Great place great staff

Great place.

Awesome

Really good

it good

Awesome

(Translated) I love the Christchurch City Library. Generally, I rarely see the introduction of Tūranga Library in travel books and travel websites. On the one hand, it was newly opened in October 2018. On the other hand, it is actually a local resident. Generally tourists will not visit the libraries that they will go to. The appearance of the building is simple but full of modernity. The indentation gives way to the plan of a wide sidewalk, which makes people feel like they can settle down before entering the library. The children’s area of Tūranga Library not only provides books to borrow, but also has a spacious play area. The environment is also very warm and comfortable. It is not difficult to feel the original planning. Even if you are still young, why don’t you like reading? Through the small play area, let the children fall in love with the library since childhood, read one or two books occasionally, or bring one or two books home, so that "going to the library" becomes everyday , I think it is also a subtle way to cultivate reading habits! (Original) 超愛的基督城市區圖書館，一般在旅遊書及旅遊網站，比較少看到Tūranga Library的介紹，一方面是因為它在2018年10月才全新開幕，另一方面，其實這是在地居民會去的圖書館，一般觀光客比較不會特意造訪。建築物的外觀簡單卻又充滿現代感，內縮讓出寬廣人行道的規劃，讓人在進入圖書館前仿佛可以先沉澱一番。 Tūranga Library的兒童區，不只提供書籍借閱，還有空間寬敞的遊戲區，環境也很溫馨舒適，不難感受到當初規劃上的用心。就算還小不喜歡看書又何妨?透過小小的遊戲區，先讓孩子從小就愛上來圖書館，偶爾念念一兩本書，或是帶一兩本書回家，讓”到圖書館”變成日常，我想也是培養閱讀習慣的一種潛移默化的方式吧!

(Translated) Excellent library, ultramodern with many activities for children and people of all ages. (Original) Exelente biblioteca, ultramoderna con muchísimas actividades para niños y gente de todas las edades.

(Translated) Unbelievable. Library well organized, huge, with lots of poles and free activities. Sewing, games, 3d creation. The premises are clean, new, with lots of places to land. The staff is welcoming, friendly, smiling ... Perfect! (Original) Incroyable. Bibliothèque bien agencée, immense, avec pleins de pôles et d'activités gratuites. Couture, jeux, création 3d. Les locaux sont propres, neufs, avec pleins d'endroits où se poser. Le personnel est acceuillant, amicale, souriant... Parfait !

(Translated) There are Korean, Japanese, and Chinese books, so why not go if you do not understand English? (Original) 韓国語、日本語、中国語の書籍もあるので英語わからない人でも行ってみては?

(Translated) The most noisy library in the world should be here. You can't read books well, you can speak loudly and eat (except the second floor). (Original) 在這世界上最吵的圖書館應該就是這裡😂😂不能好好的看書，可以大聲宣揚跟吃東西（除了二樓以外）

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(Translated) Libraries with free high speed internet Phone battery is very convenient for many points. Quiet, beautiful, clean bathroom (Original) ห้องสมุดที่มีInternetความเร็วสูงให้บริการฟรี ชาตแบตเตอรี่โทรศัพท์สะดวกมากหลายจุด. เงียบสงบ สวยงาม ห้องน้ำสะอาด

(Translated) It is the library of the future! An amazing design, congratulations Christchurch! Must see this wonder! Unmissable! In addition to an exquisite cafeteria! (Original) Es la biblioteca del futuro! Un diseño que asombra, felicitaciones Christchurch! Hay que ver esta maravilla! Imperdible! Además de una exquisita cafetería!

(Translated) A wonderful place to see in Christchurch just for its architecture and quiet. (Original) Un magnifique lieu a voir a Christchurch rien que pour son architecture et son calme.

(Translated) The café is expensive and not outstanding, while the library is interesting and well stocked. (Original) Das Café ist teuer und nicht überragend, die Bücherei hingegen interessant und gut bestückt.

(Translated) A beautiful place, super dynamic, interactive, safe and appropriate for the development of any person, age, profession or simply to have a good time with its friendly people. (Original) Un hermoso lugar, super dinámico, interactivo, seguro y apropiado para el desarrollo de cualquier persona, edad, profesión o simplemente para pasar un buen momento con su amable gente.

(Translated) A visit is a must! Great architecture, fantastic views, lots of interesting people, free wifi, very clean restrooms (Original) Ein Besuch ist ein Muss! Tolle Architektur, traumhafte Ausblicke, viele interessante Menschen, freies Wifi, sehr saubere Restrooms