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Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop in activities.

Autism

April is Autism Acceptance Month. There's a workshop and panel discussion at the library. Explore our autism resources.

What's on

Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.

Win tickets to Grand Tour

Win tickets to the tale of a runaway groom with his jilted bride in pursuit across Southeast Asia - inspired by a book by Somerset Maugham.

Events

Join us for school holiday fun and learning

Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop in activities.

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eResources

eResources

eResources for Tamariki - Kids

Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!

Listen to Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton on BorrowBox

Listen to this gripping psychological thriller, read by Saskia Maarleveld. Available now, no waitlist!

Read Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu on Libby now!

A tragicomedy set in the confines of a 1994 Daihatsu Mira, Poorhara is a journey of epic proportions. No wait list for our featured eBook.

Listen to My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes on BorrowBox

Listen to this hilarious, heartwarming story from #1 internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes, read by the author. Available now!

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eResources for Tamariki - Kids

Kids can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks, get homework help, play educational games, and watch movies and tv shows - all for free!

For Readers

For Readers

New For You - April 2025

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.

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.

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.

New For You

New For You - April 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

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Like bodies, like minds exhibition (12 April to 2 June)

True Stories about body image and mental health - Like Bodies, Like Minds celebrates stories from eleven brilliant bodies.
Greetings from NZEF in the Pacific. 1943. Entry in the 2009 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt. CCL-DW-90431

Second World War 1939 to1945

Explore our resources on the Second World War, 1939 to 1945.

Join us for school holiday fun and learning

Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop in activities.
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