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WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
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WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
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Cook Islands Māori Language Week
Kia orana! 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Māori Language week is on from Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 August 2026.
WHAIAO Exhibition: 8 August to 29 November
An exploration and celebration of Māori worldviews & the items we are humbly able to hold in our collections at Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
Author talk: Roimata Smail
Aug 15th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
You are warmly invited to join Roimata Smail for an inspiring, informative Te Tiriti workshop-style talk. Free event, bookings required.
Featured
Cook Islands Māori Language Week
Kia orana! 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Māori Language week is on from Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 August 2026.
eResources
eResources
I want to research: eResources for deep dives and study
Access thousands of full text journals, discover primary sources, research your family history and more. Free with your library membership.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. This month's title is Black Silk & Sympathy by Deborah Challinor.
Libby Reads Book for August - Register for the Live Event
Join us for an evening of discussion with Emma Viskic, author of Resurrection Bay, August's featured Libby Reads title on Libby.
eResources
I want to research: eResources for deep dives and study
Access thousands of full text journals, discover primary sources, research your family history and more. Free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - August 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.
Arts and literature reading guide
Find fun reads that shed light on your favourite music, theatre or literature. Reads that inform and entertain just like great works of art.
Historical fiction reading guide
Recommended titles for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.
New For You
New For You - August 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
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
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National Read-Along: Dazzlehands / Ringakōreko
Aug 17th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Help us make history by being part of Aotearoa's very first National Read-Along.
Author talk: Roimata Smail
Aug 15th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
You are warmly invited to join Roimata Smail for an inspiring, informative Te Tiriti workshop-style talk. Free event, bookings required.
Sew a reversible sunhat - 18 years + (afternoon)
Aug 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a fun and friendly workshop where you will make your own reversible sunhat. $11.14 per person, all materials supplied.
Sew a reversible sunhat - 18 years + (morning)
Aug 15th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for a fun and friendly workshop where you will make your own reversible sunhat. $11.14 per person, all materials supplied.
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National Read-Along: Dazzlehands / Ringakōreko
Aug 17th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Help us make history by being part of Aotearoa's very first National Read-Along.