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The Darwin Affair: Big Library Read 3 to 17 August
Join millions of readers around the globe in reading a historical fiction thriller eBook during Big Library Read, on OverDrive or Libby.
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The library subscribes to eResources so that you can access them for free. All you need is your library card number and password / PIN.
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Tamariki - Kids
Books Alive - NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Enjoy Books Alive - Author Events and Virtual Storytimes - part of the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Rangatahi - Teens
Booklists for teens
Loads of great reading ideas for teens - Mysteries, Graphic Novels, and more.
Local history
Christchurch Family History Virtual Expo Saturday 15 August
Join in via Zoom in a series of talks and webinars about family history.
Te Ao Māori
Ross Calman in an #NZCYA Books Alive event with LIANZA
Maia and Maatakiwi interview author Ross Calman about his NZCYA-nominated bilingual book The Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Tamariki - Kids
Books Alive - NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Enjoy Books Alive - Author Events and Virtual Storytimes - part of the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Rangatahi - Teens
Booklists for teens
Loads of great reading ideas for teens - Mysteries, Graphic Novels, and more.
Local history
Christchurch Family History Virtual Expo Saturday 15 August
Join in via Zoom in a series of talks and webinars about family history.
Te Ao Māori
Ross Calman in an #NZCYA Books Alive event with LIANZA
Maia and Maatakiwi interview author Ross Calman about his NZCYA-nominated bilingual book The Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Recommended
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Featured fiction
Mystery fiction reading guide
From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.
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Ancestry Library Edition
Free remotely until 31 August. Trace your family history. Includes records from U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Careers
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