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Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18
It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read.
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Mānuka Stories - Summer reading challenge for ages 0 to 18
It's on! Embrace the challenge this summer and win prizes. When the mānuka blooms, it’s time to read.
I want to ...
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Return to Reading
Has it been a while since you spent time reading? Get back into it with our lists of the most readable and enjoyable books.
Library from Home
Access library services from the comfort of your couch over the holidays with streaming movies, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMags and more!
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Return to Reading
Has it been a while since you spent time reading? Get back into it with our lists of the most readable and enjoyable books.
Library from Home
Access library services from the comfort of your couch over the holidays with streaming movies, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMags and more!
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
John visits the Mobile Library and makes an audiobook at the AV studio
Best of 2025
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Best of 2025
Find out what reads and watches library staff and library readers enjoyed this year!
Best of 2025 for Kids and Teens
Our selectors have picked the best books of 2025 for tamariki and rangatahi. Have a browse and find a great read!
Most Popular in 2025
Want to find out which books that other Christchurch people loved? These are the most popular titles of 2025!
Christchurch Photo Hunt 2025 - The Winners
Explore the winners and highly commended photos and collections in the 2025 Christchurch Photo Hunt.
Best of 2025
Find out what reads and watches library staff and library readers enjoyed this year!
Best of 2025 for Kids and Teens
Our selectors have picked the best books of 2025 for tamariki and rangatahi. Have a browse and find a great read!
Most Popular in 2025
Want to find out which books that other Christchurch people loved? These are the most popular titles of 2025!
Christchurch Photo Hunt 2025 - The Winners
Explore the winners and highly commended photos and collections in the 2025 Christchurch Photo Hunt.
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Best of 2025
Find out what reads and watches library staff and library readers enjoyed this year!
eResources
eResources
I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
Audiobook fans! Have you tried uLibrary?
Try uLibrary today! uLibrary has eAudiobooks you won't find on other platforms. Borrow the Strike series and other great listens now.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. January's title is The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Michida
I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
Audiobook fans! Have you tried uLibrary?
Try uLibrary today! uLibrary has eAudiobooks you won't find on other platforms. Borrow the Strike series and other great listens now.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. January's title is The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Michida
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I want to read: eResources for readers
Explore eResources for readers - eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, graphic novels, newspapers and more. Free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - January 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Adventure fiction reading guide
Go on a mission full of suspense and action, loaded with obstacles and dangers - our guide will help you find your next adventure read.
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
New For You - January 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Adventure fiction reading guide
Go on a mission full of suspense and action, loaded with obstacles and dangers - our guide will help you find your next adventure read.
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
New For You
New For You - January 2026
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
New titles
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Recent necrology, December 2025
Some well-known people who have died recently including actor-director, Rob Reiner and authors, Joanna Trollope and Sophie Kinsella.
Blue Ribbon winners (US)
The best children's and youth titles in fiction, non-fiction and picture books according to the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books.
Jobs - Current vacancies
Want to work with us? Find information about our vacancies and how to apply.
Recent necrology, December 2025
Some well-known people who have died recently including actor-director, Rob Reiner and authors, Joanna Trollope and Sophie Kinsella.
Blue Ribbon winners (US)
The best children's and youth titles in fiction, non-fiction and picture books according to the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books.
Jobs - Current vacancies
Want to work with us? Find information about our vacancies and how to apply.
Explore
Recent necrology, December 2025
Some well-known people who have died recently including actor-director, Rob Reiner and authors, Joanna Trollope and Sophie Kinsella.