The new library, community centre and museum Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre opens tomorrow Saturday 19 August 2017. After the opening ceremony, Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre will be open from 3pm to 4.30pm. You can explore this new facility, and borrow items from the library collection.
Today we had a look around this newest Ōtautahi community space just before it opens, and were totally wow-ed. We’re sure you will be too. Here are some of our highlights:
Art
These artworks were designed by Fayne Robinson (Ngai Tahu), Christchurch and refer to the surrounding landscape, cultural narrative …
Rubbing tiles
Take along a piece of paper and crayons or pencils – you can take rubbings off a series of rubbing tiles throughout the building.
Touchstone
A pakohe (argylite) touchstone carries the design of the landscape through the plinth and up onto the stone, which is also reflected in the mural, to ground it to its location.
Fab fresh collection
There’s a lot of pretty new stuff on the pretty new shelves. Looks sharp!
Old into New
Roll of honour
Masonry from the old building in the entrance.
Indoor/outdoor flow
There are views galore, and an outdoor auditorium.
Colours and stripes
Bus timetable
Enjoy a relaxing time at the library AND know when it is time to catch your bus.
Unisex loos
View our pics of construction.
Christchurch City Libraries Blog 
What beautiful art works, and a spacious, inviting building. I hope it will be enjoyed by many.