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Fully Certified
Akaroa Library
General Information
2 Selwyn Avenue, Akaroa 7520
03 941 7923
Opening Times - Check before visiting as might change
Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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 Wānanga o Te Ao Marama | Akaroa Community and School Library is located next door to the Akaroa Cinema & Cafe and share their foyer space. We have a collection of books, magazines and AV materials for all ages that you are welcome to borrow. Find out more about te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori in Ngā Pounamu Māori and many other cultures in our wider collections. There are also free computers, printing and copying facilities. Our team is here to help you use any or all 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
Our staff are always roving throughout the library and are more than happy to assist you. Please feel free to approach us directly, or we will come to you. You're also welcome to call out or wave if you need help.
There are many seating options available throughout the library, including areas close to our main service desks.
Level Access
The closest disabled car park (off-street parking) is approximately 35 metres from the main door of the library foyer. Access to the door is via a ramp from the street. The door into the building is 800mm wide.
There are chairs available in the foyer for people to sit and wait. We try to keep the library door open at all times to make access easier, though on a few particularly cold days each year, we may need to close it. However, we are unable to keep the foyer door open as the space is shared with the cinema.
Distances
The nearest disabled car park is located at street level, just south of the library, approximately 35 metres away. Access to the library is via a ramp from the street.
Urgent Toilet Access
There are two toilets located in the building’s foyer, including one that is accessible. Additional public toilets are available approximately 100 metres away on the harbour front, which can be reached by heading down Bruce Terrace.
Disability Assist Dogs
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the library. If your dog is thirsty, please let us know. We’ll be happy to provide water for them.
Essential Companions
Your support person is welcome to accompany you to any activity and will receive free access to any paid activity you are attending. They are also welcome to join you in all other activities.
Difficulty Accessing Visual Information
We’re happy to take the time to understand your needs and to introduce you to our library buildings, services, and information in a way that works best for you.
Difficulty Accessing Audible Information
We’re always happy to take the time to listen and talk with you in whatever way works best for you.
Hidden Disabilities
We’ll check in to see if there’s anything we can do to assist you during your visit, and we’ll follow your lead to ensure you have the best possible experience in our library.
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