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Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
The books, magazines, coffee, and puzzle exchange are all back – Parklands Library reopens to visitors from Tuesday 7 April.
Featured
Parklands Library reopening Tuesday 7 April
The books, magazines, coffee, and puzzle exchange are all back – Parklands Library reopens to visitors from Tuesday 7 April.
I want to ...
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Japanese Cultural Celebration: 23 to 29 March
Find out about our Japanese Cultural Celebration (23 to 29 March). Explore resources about Japan and books in Japanese.
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
Kanopy access issues Wednesday 25 March
You may be having difficulty accessing Kanopy. Find out more.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Japanese Cultural Celebration: 23 to 29 March
Find out about our Japanese Cultural Celebration (23 to 29 March). Explore resources about Japan and books in Japanese.
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
Kanopy access issues Wednesday 25 March
You may be having difficulty accessing Kanopy. Find out more.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
Featured
Japanese Cultural Celebration: 23 to 29 March
Find out about our Japanese Cultural Celebration (23 to 29 March). Explore resources about Japan and books in Japanese.
eResources
eResources
I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
Listen to Boy swallows universe by Trent Dalton on BorrowBox
Listen to the book behind the Netflix Series. An utterly wonderful novel of love, crime, magic, fate and coming of age. Available now.
Listen to On the calculation of volume 1 on BorrowBox
Available now, the hypnotic first novel in the hit Danish series that grapples with the philosophical realities of being stuck on repeat.
I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
Listen to Boy swallows universe by Trent Dalton on BorrowBox
Listen to the book behind the Netflix Series. An utterly wonderful novel of love, crime, magic, fate and coming of age. Available now.
Listen to On the calculation of volume 1 on BorrowBox
Available now, the hypnotic first novel in the hit Danish series that grapples with the philosophical realities of being stuck on repeat.
Featured
I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - March 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.
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
LGBTQIA+ reading guide
Read the rainbow with fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and graphic novels.
New For You - March 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.
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
LGBTQIA+ reading guide
Read the rainbow with fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and graphic novels.
New For You
New For You - March 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
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Just added
Just Added
Download the Insect Neighbours zine [12MB PDF]
A Field Notes zine featuring pictures by Lily Duval, made by people and places including Canterbury Museum & the Library.
Read the Libby Reads title for April and join the live event
Read The Stars are a million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson and join the online event where Jacqueline Bublitz talks with the author.
Empire of AI by Karen Hao
Troy reviews Empire of AI by Karen Hao, an inside look at OpenAI and the impacts of AI on our world.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Lectures and Exhibition
Apr 11th | 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Engage with experts from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University and local practitioners to learn about Chinese traditional medicine.
Download the Insect Neighbours zine [12MB PDF]
A Field Notes zine featuring pictures by Lily Duval, made by people and places including Canterbury Museum & the Library.
Read the Libby Reads title for April and join the live event
Read The Stars are a million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson and join the online event where Jacqueline Bublitz talks with the author.
Empire of AI by Karen Hao
Troy reviews Empire of AI by Karen Hao, an inside look at OpenAI and the impacts of AI on our world.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Lectures and Exhibition
Apr 11th | 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Engage with experts from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University and local practitioners to learn about Chinese traditional medicine.
Explore
Download the Insect Neighbours zine [12MB PDF]
A Field Notes zine featuring pictures by Lily Duval, made by people and places including Canterbury Museum & the Library.