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Redwood Library
General Information
339 Main North Road, Redwood, Christchurch 8051
03 941 7923
Opening Times - Check before visiting as might change
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 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 Kōpare o Iho | Redwood Library is located on Main North Road, in front of Redwood Park. 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, a small selection of childrens' toys and Lego. Our team is here to help you use any or all of our resources and you are always welcome to sit and enjoy being in your community space. For our neurodiverse customers, we have a sensory box, filled with sensory toys that is available for use and every Monday evening we host a sensory hour at Redwood Library, where the lighting is dimmed and noise is kept to a minimum.
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 available to help and are very happy for you to simply approach us or to come to you. At times throughout the week, the library is busy, and you are welcome to call out or wave to us for help. There are seating options around the library including close to our main service areas.
Level Access
It is about 45 metres from the closest disabled car park to the main door of the library. The doors into the building do allow access for standard size wheelchairs and mobility scooters
There are no public toilets within the building, however there are public toilets are located beside the library.
Distances
The nearest disabled car park is at street level just west of the library, about 45 metres away, in the Redwood Park carpark. Entrance to the carpark is located 100 metres on the left, past the library.
Urgent Toilet Access
There are two toilets for men and two for women in the Public Toilets adjacent to the library.
Disability Assist Dogs
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the library. If your dog is thirsty, please let us know and we’ll be happy to provide water for them.
From time to time, the library hosts a Reading to Dogs programme. The dogs involved in these sessions are trained education dogs and are always accompanied by an Animal Management Officer.
Please note that untrained dogs are not permitted in the library.
Essential Companions
Your support person has free access to any paid activity that you are attending and the will be welcome to join you in any other activities.
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, we are familiar with www.nzrelay.co.nz and some our team are also familiar with NZSL.
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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