Library opening hours
Note that we are closed for all public holidays throughout the year.
City campus, Madras Street, Christchurch
| Day | Hours | Access Note |
| Mon – Fri | 8am – 6pm | Ara ID required before 9am & after 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 5pm | Ara ID required at all times |
| Sunday | Closed | — |
Manawa campus, 276 Antigua Street, Christchurch
- Monday to Thursday, for two weeks during new student intakes in January, March, July and August
Woolston campus, Ensors Road, Christchurch
- Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm
- Friday 8am - 4.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday closed
Timaru campus, Arthur Street, Timaru
- Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
- Saturday and Sunday closed
Location
City campus Library in L Building is closed for renovations for 2026. The Library is now in C Building (Tahatika).
Contact details
Phone: 03 940 8089
Email: library@ara.ac.nz