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Christchurch Streets and Places
Explore the origins of street names via searchable documents or the interactive Christchurch streets map.
Rangahau-ā-Iwi: Ngāpuhi
May 14th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Interested in Iwi history and research? Come along to our Iwi Research event where the focus this month will be Ngāpuhi.
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes - enjoy stories and rhymes for babies and under 2s at home.
Drawing connections: Exploring Cecil Wood's architecture, part of a series
May 9th, All day
An exhibition using the architectural drawings of Cecil Wood to explore the cultural and historical context of Ōtautahi's built environment.
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Rock's Backpages
Online archive of music journalism from the 1950s until today. Includes articles, reviews and interviews in both print and audio.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - May 2024
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Urban Fantasy.
True crime reading guide
Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Something Old, Something New: South Library
May 25th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in to this session in which library staff will demonstrate ways of using creative technologies to refresh, repair, & recycle clothing
Youth Week - Book Deco & Blackout Poetry: Tūranga
May 23rd | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Unleash Your Creativity at our 'Book Deco & Blackout Poetry' Event. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience where literature meets artistry!
Youth Week - Friendship Bracelets: Tūranga
May 22nd | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
It's Youth Week - here is a great crafty Swift-uation. Don't shake us off, come join us for friendship bracelet crafting.
Youth Week - Beats & Beat Saber: Tūranga
May 21st | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a casual jam session on the DJ decks and a chance to have a go at Beat Saber on our PS5 VR2.
