Libraries
There are 5 libraries in the Clutha District, all containing plenty of books and other borrowable material, newspapers and magazines with comfortable seating, and friendly staff on hand to help with your enquiries.
Go to https://libraries.cluthadc.govt.nz/ to view the library website, or look below for contact details.
Balclutha Community Library
23 John Street, Balclutha
Phone : 03 418 1677
Email : clutha.library@cluthadc.govt.nz
Opening Hours
Mon, Wed - Fri : 9 am to 5.30 pm
Tues : 9 am to 6 pm
Sat : 10 am to 12 pm
Lawrence Community Library
5 Peel Street, Lawrence
Ph: 03 485 9909
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
- 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
- 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm
1 Wednesday of the month: 10.30 am opening
Please note the Lawrence Community Library is closed for training. Dates and times listed below.
- 28 January - reopens 3.00pm
- 4 February - reopens 2.00pm
- 11 February - Closed (all day course)
- 18 February - reopens 2.00pm
- 25 February - Closed (all day course)
- 4 March - reopens 2.00pm
- 11 March - reopens 3.00pm
- 18 March - reopens 2.00pm
- 25 March - Closed (all day course)
- 8 April - Closed (all day course)
Milton Community Library
124-126 Union Street, Milton
Ph: 03 417 8109
Opening hours
Monday
- 8.30 am - 6.00 pm
Tuesday to Friday
- 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Owaka Community Library
10 Campbell Street, Owaka
Ph: 03 415 8371
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday
- 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
1 Wednesday of the month: 10.30 am opening
ANZAC Day
- 1.00 to 5.00 pm
Christmas Day - closed
Please note the T Community Library is closed for training. Dates and times listed below.
- 28 January - reopens 2.30pm
- 4 February - reopens 1.30pm
- 11 February - Closed (all day course)
- 18 February - reopens 1.30pm
- 25 February - Closed (all day course)
- 4 March - reopens 1.30pm
- 11 March - reopens 2.30pm
- 18 March - reopens 1.30pm
- 25 March - Closed (all day course)
- 8 April - Closed (all day course)
NB: The library and associated digital services, including printing, will not be available during these times, although the Owaka Museum will remain open and WIFI may be accessed.
Tapanui Community Library
1 Suffolk Street, Tapanui
Ph: 03 204 8306
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
- 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Please note the Tapanui Community Library is closed for training. Dates and times listed below.
- 28 January - reopens 3.00pm
- 4 February - reopens 2.00pm
- 11 February - Closed (all day course)
- 18 February - reopens 2.00pm
- 25 February - Closed (all day course)
- 4 March - reopens 2.00pm
- 11 March - reopens 3.00pm
- 18 March - reopens 2.00pm
- 25 March - Closed (all day course)
- 8 April - Closed (all day course)
