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Tamariki - Kids
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
We have bookable programmes & free activities on in libraries in the April school holidays. Bookings open now!
Te Ao Māori
Ngā Waiata Rongonui: Te Kete Wānanga o Ihutai, part of a series
May 1st | 10:30am - 11:00am
Join Tuahine Justice as she sings and dances her way through te ao Māori with our new kaupapa at Linwood Library
Rangatahi - Teens
Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Take part and record as many species possible.
Local history
QUIZ: An Aotearoa/ New Zealand autumn
Test yourself with questions about March, April, May and autumn in general.
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Credo Reference
A digital reference collection that includes eBooks on every subject for all ages.
Creativebug
Unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft video classes.
BWB Critical Issues Collection
A deep analysis of New Zealand's big issues, social, environmental and political.
For Readers
New For You
New Titles
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Reading recommendations - Fiction
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
Reading recommendations - Non-fiction
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Everyday Heroes Storytime
May 29th | 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us at our Everyday Heroes Storytimes and meet this month’s hero. Learn about what they do in their job and enjoy some stories.
Everyday Heroes Storytime
Apr 30th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us at our Everyday Heroes Storytimes and meet this month’s hero. Learn about what they do in their job and enjoy some stories.
Let's Have a Cuppa!, part of a series
Join us for a social morning with free hot drinks and snacks! Make yourself comfortable and chat to locals and library staff.
Ōtautahi Autumn Holiday Trail
What will you discover as you explore six of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s favourite places? Pick up your trail booklet at Tūranga.
