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Anzac Day 2024: Services and events in Christchurch
All our libraries are closed on Anzac Day. Find out about Anzac Day services, and explore our Anzac resources.
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
Sustainable living
Find out about sustainable living events, activities and resources.
Local history
Tūranga - Who's been sleeping in my house?
May 8th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ever wondered about the people who once lived under the same roof as you? Who were they, what did they do? Free, 2-hour session.
Explore
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 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.
Win tickets to The Mountain, directed by Rachel House
We have double passes & buy 1 get 1 free tickets to NZ movie The Mountain, thanks to Madman & Piki Films. Competition closes Sunday 28 April
Author talk: Natalie Haynes
May 19th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Renowned author and classicist Natalie Haynes will discuss her recent work on the goddesses and women of Greek myth. Free, bookings required
World War 1 and Anzac Day related books
Here's a selection of interesting books Christchurch City Libraries has relating to World War 1, going beyond New Zealand and ANZAC Day
Creative Series Workshop: Brushes
May 29th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join Casey from Repotted Boutique and create brushes using tī kōuka leaves and foraged or recycled materials.