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WORD Christchurch Festival 2026: 1 to 6 September
WORD Christchurch Festival is on this week! Borrow books by WORD writers, explore librarian picks, and read the latest event reports!
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WORD Christchurch Festival 2026: 1 to 6 September
WORD Christchurch Festival is on this week! Borrow books by WORD writers, explore librarian picks, and read the latest event reports!
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What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
Sustainable living
Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, events, and stash and clothing swaps happening in Sustainable Spring.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities. Bookings open 7pm Thursday 27 August.
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.
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What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
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.
The Calamity Club has landed in uLibrary
Listen to The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett and other new eAudiobooks. Available now in uLibrary.
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 - September 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 - September 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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"The absolute Poet Laureate of Hornby": Megan Clayton
Dynamite by Megan Clayton won the John O'Connor First Book Award and was launched at the WEA on National Poetry Day.
New For You - Aotearoa New Zealand - September 2026
Have a taste of home-grown books! Some of our best New Zealand new arrivals for this month. Fiction, Biography, Non-Fiction, and more.
New For You - Biographies - September 2026
New biographies and memoirs of the famous, the interesting and everyday people.
New For You - Children's - September 2026
A selection of new fiction and nonfiction for younger children.
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"The absolute Poet Laureate of Hornby": Megan Clayton
Dynamite by Megan Clayton won the John O'Connor First Book Award and was launched at the WEA on National Poetry Day.