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Write on!: Ōtautahi Author Fest
Calling all authors, from the published and prolific through to intrepid beginners! This October we'll have a range of events for writers.
Faahi tapu he vagahau Niue - Niue Language Week
Fakaalofa lahi atu! Faahi tapu he vagahau - Niue Language Week is on from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 October 2024.
Christchurch Heritage Festival: 12 to 28 October 2024
Explore the interesting and fun local history events, exhibitions, and activities on at the Christchurch Heritage Festival.
So Many Stories: the library Plains FM radio show
Join us on Plains FM to discover what libraries are all about. October's show features Days of Ice, Photo Hunt, Ōtautahi Author Fest & more!
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Creativebug
Get making with Creativebug. Access thousands of online art and craft video classes for free.
The Mires by Tina Makereti: audiobook
Listen to the audiobook of The Mires by Ōtautahi Christchurch writer Tina Makereti. It's available on Libby now, no holds and no queue.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: audiobook
Listen now with BorrowBox’s latest feature – the best titles without the queues!
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For Readers
New For You - October
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our boooook buyers!
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Horror fiction reading guide
Recommended reading lists for a range of horror fiction sub-genres, horror authors to try, and other horrific resources.
Biography and memoir reading guide
The true stories of artists, inventors, icons, and influencers, as well as everyday people.
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
RAWA Readers & Writers Akaroa Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 Nov 2024
Michael Bennett. Catherine Chidgey, Becky Manawatu, Owen Marshall, Tayi Tibble, Gaylene Preston, ... and more come to RAWA at Akaroa.
The Joy of Poetry
Emma discusses the value of poetry, especially for children, and shares entries in Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre's poetry day competition.
Author interviews for Kids and Teens
Read interviews with authors - how do they create characters and make awesome stories.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Monday Book Group October 2024
Recommendations from customers shared at the Book Group meeting at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library on the 2nd Monday of each month.
