New Brighton Library
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.
Contact details
213 Marine Parade New Brighton Christchurch Canterbury 8061 New Zealand
https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/locations/newbrightn/
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Access Card notes
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.
Access guidance
- We always have staff roving in the library and we are very happy for you to simply approach us or to come to you. This is not a quiet library and you are welcome to call out or wave to us for help. There are many seating options around the library including close to our main service areas. A wheelchair is available for you to borrow while using the library if you prefer.
- It is about 60 metres from the closest disabled carpark to the main door of the library. Access to the automated door is via a ramp up from the street level carpark. A lift gives access to the first floor and the pier. Direct access to the pier and the first floor of the library is available via a ramp from the raised public car park south of the library, a distance of more than 200m. The doors from the pier into the building do allow access for standard size wheelchairs and mobility scooters, however these doors can be very heavy depending on the wind pressure.
- The nearest accessible carparking space is at street level just south of the library, about 60 metres away. There is a ramp from the carpark to the library entrance. There is a drop-off zone that is closer to the entrance but only if you are able to climb steps, otherwise we recommend using the nearest accessible park.
- There are two toilets for men and two for women in the foyer of the building. There is also an accessible toilet in the foyer. We have a toilet connected to the parenting room at the other end of the library that you can use. There are no toilets on the first floor of the building.
- Assistance dogs are very welcome in the library. If your dog is thirsty please let us know and we will provide water for them. There are sometimes Reading to Dogs programmes in the library. Dogs taking part in these programmes are trained education dogs and are always accompanied by an Animal Management Officer. Untrained dogs are not allowed in the library.
- Your support person has free access to any paid activity that you are attending and they will be welcome to join you in any other activities.
- 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.
- 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 learn NZSL.
- 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.