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There will be an upgrade of our website 6am Thurs 12 Dec. For approx 2 hours, you will not be able to access the website. The library catalogue will still be accessible.

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Summertime Reading Challenge

Win prizes from PBTech, TSB, Riverside Market, Foundation Cafe, and Wheelers in the Summertime Reading Challenge!

Extraordinary exhibition

Nov 9th - Feb 9th
Tūranga

An exhibition inspired by the people and places of Ōtautahi from the collections of Alexander Turnbull Library. Launch event, 6pm 8 Nov.

MusicWorks Kids in Town

Oct 17th - Dec 19th
Tūranga

Enjoy live music, song and dance right in the heart of our central city, all thanks to our Christchurch kids and school teachers.

A Christmas Story at South Library

Dec 18th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Library

Come and enjoy some Christmas fun for the whole family at our interactive Christmas Storytime.

Website update Thursday 12 December

We are launching an upgrade to our website on Thursday 12 December. Find out more, and vote for your fave new homepage.

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Website update - Thursday 12 December Website update - Thursday 12 December

We are launching an upgrade to our website on Thursday 12 December. Find out more, and vote for your fave new homepage.
We are launching an upgrade to our website on Thursday 12 December. Find out more, and vote for your fave new homepage.
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Best of 2019 Best of 2019

What books, movies, and music have you enjoyed this year? See what library staff loved and have your say!
What books, movies, and music have you enjoyed this year? See what library staff loved and have your say!
Website

New titles - December 2019 New titles - December 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Article

Huraina Huraina

Free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
Free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
Staff List

Te Hāpua Reads: December 2019 Te Hāpua Reads: December 2019

recommended by TeHapuaStaff
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
News

Complete a survey & win a tablet Complete a survey & win a tablet

We are supporting a research project on promoting digital inclusion. Complete the survey and you are in the draw to win a $300 tablet.
We are supporting a research project on promoting digital inclusion. Complete the survey and you are in the draw to win a $300 tablet.
Blogpost

Zadie Smith - WORD Christchurch Zadie Smith - WORD Christchurch

By Helenccl
Zadie Smith, one of literature's most celebrated voices, will be speaking at the Christchurch Town Hall Wednesday 13 Nov at 7pm.
Zadie Smith, one of literature's most celebrated voices, will be speaking at the Christchurch Town Hall Wednesday 13 Nov at 7pm.
Staff List

Best of 2019 from DevilStateDan Best of 2019 from DevilStateDan

recommended by DevilStateDan
A personal top-5 adult fiction titles for 2019. Featuring fantasy, historical fiction and mystery.
A personal top-5 adult fiction titles for 2019. Featuring fantasy, historical fiction and mystery.
Blogpost

Maps, voyages, birds and a Poet Laureate Maps, voyages, birds and a Poet Laureate

By Contentjane
Cool Stuff from the Selectors: Maps always capture people's imaginations, and it is great to see some new ones featuring Aotearoa.
Cool Stuff from the Selectors: Maps always capture people's imaginations, and it is great to see some new ones featuring Aotearoa.
Staff List

General fiction - Nice reads General fiction - Nice reads

recommended by ChristchurchLib
Good reads that aren't too thick and are smart, irreverent and entertaining. Titles you can immerse yourself in during a summer break.
Good reads that aren't too thick and are smart, irreverent and entertaining. Titles you can immerse yourself in during a summer break.

Community

News

Christmas and New Year holiday hours Christmas and New Year holiday hours

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our opening hours over Christmas and New Year.
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Check our opening hours over Christmas and New Year.
News

Akaroa Library is temporarily closed Akaroa Library is temporarily closed

Akaroa Library is closed for improvements and repairs. It will reopen Monday 16 December.
Akaroa Library is closed for improvements and repairs. It will reopen Monday 16 December.
News

Road closure near New Brighton Library Road closure near New Brighton Library

A section of Marine Parade between Hawke and Beresford Streets is closed due to road works until 14 December 2019.
A section of Marine Parade between Hawke and Beresford Streets is closed due to road works until 14 December 2019.
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Life in Christchurch survey Life in Christchurch survey

The Council wants to know about your experience of living in your local neighbourhood, and how we can better support communities.
The Council wants to know about your experience of living in your local neighbourhood, and how we can better support communities.
Blogpost

The Green Connection Pod - Tūranga The Green Connection Pod - Tūranga

By Cclstaff
The Green Lab, Tūranga, & All Right? invite you to come nourish your connections or enjoy contemplation at the Green Connection Pod.
The Green Lab, Tūranga, & All Right? invite you to come nourish your connections or enjoy contemplation at the Green Connection Pod.
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Local History

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Christchurch Photo Hunt - The Winners Christchurch Photo Hunt - The Winners

By Jacqst
Photo Hunt 2019 was an outstanding success with a record number of entries — 543! See the winners and highly commended entries.
Photo Hunt 2019 was an outstanding success with a record number of entries — 543! See the winners and highly commended entries.
Photo Gallery

Discovery Wall: Royal visits Discovery Wall: Royal visits

A photo gallery of royal visits to Christchurch on our Discovery Wall website.
A photo gallery of royal visits to Christchurch on our Discovery Wall website.
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1918 influenza volunteer certificate 1918 influenza volunteer certificate

By Simonccl
Alex Struthers with a certificate for the help he gave during the 1918 influenza epidemic as a boy scout. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Alex Struthers with a certificate for the help he gave during the 1918 influenza epidemic as a boy scout. An image from the Discovery Wall.
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1918: Influenza epidemic 1918: Influenza epidemic

In November 1918 Christchurch was affected by the influenza pandemic sweeping the world - 462 (out of a population of 92,773) people died.
In November 1918 Christchurch was affected by the influenza pandemic sweeping the world - 462 (out of a population of 92,773) people died.
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Duvauchelle School tree house:… Duvauchelle School tree house:…

By Simonccl
Duvauchelle School pupils in their tree fort which was built for them by the army. 7 September 1976. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Duvauchelle School pupils in their tree fort which was built for them by the army. 7 September 1976. An image from the Discovery Wall.
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Blog

I left my heart in Idaho

10/12/2019

The Twelve Sounds of Christmas

09/12/2019

3-2-1... Mountains

09/12/2019

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise newsletter

08/12/2019

Armchair Travel newsletter

08/12/2019

Kids

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Holiday reading - Best books of 2019 Holiday reading - Best books of 2019

The best books of the year! Our librarians pick the cream of the crop for kids and teens, in a wide range of topics and styles. Enjoy!
The best books of the year! Our librarians pick the cream of the crop for kids and teens, in a wide range of topics and styles. Enjoy!
Article

Interview with Craig Smith Interview with Craig Smith

A new interview with Mr Wonky Donkey himself Craig Smith!
A new interview with Mr Wonky Donkey himself Craig Smith!
Website

Gingerbread House Family Challenge Gingerbread House Family Challenge

Congratulations to our winners who get a family pass to Hansel and Gretel on Saturday 23 November at the Isaac Theatre Royal
Congratulations to our winners who get a family pass to Hansel and Gretel on Saturday 23 November at the Isaac Theatre Royal
Blogpost

50th anniversary of A lion in the meadow 50th anniversary of A lion in the meadow

By Donna R
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of A Lion in the Meadow by Margaret Mahy with activities and storytimes.
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of A Lion in the Meadow by Margaret Mahy with activities and storytimes.
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Māori

Catalog Search

Catalogue search: The Rātana faith Catalogue search: The Rātana faith

Books and resources about Te Haahi Rātana, the Rātana faith.
Books and resources about Te Haahi Rātana, the Rātana faith.
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Vincent O’Malley: Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa Vincent O’Malley: Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa

By Kateccl
Kate reports back from Vincent O'Malley's session about the New Zealand Wars at WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View 2019
Kate reports back from Vincent O'Malley's session about the New Zealand Wars at WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View 2019
Blogpost

Tāngata Ngāi Tahu Tāngata Ngāi Tahu

By Gregccl
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
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Tī Kōuka Whenua Tī Kōuka Whenua

Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
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eResources

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Learn a new skill with our eResources Learn a new skill with our eResources

By Simoneccl
Learn everything from origami to programming or learn to speak Japanese or cook dumplings with eResources
Learn everything from origami to programming or learn to speak Japanese or cook dumplings with eResources
Blogpost

Top 10 eBooks Top 10 eBooks

By Simoneccl
Here are the favourite eBooks of Christchurch City Libraries' customers so far this year.
Here are the favourite eBooks of Christchurch City Libraries' customers so far this year.
News

PressReader access to Stuff titles PressReader access to Stuff titles

Update: Access to PressReader Stuff titles like The Press and the Sunday Star Times is now only available in libraries.
Update: Access to PressReader Stuff titles like The Press and the Sunday Star Times is now only available in libraries.
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Never miss important news Never miss important news

By Simoneccl
Learn how to set up New Zealand news alerts using Newsbank's Access New Zealand.
Learn how to set up New Zealand news alerts using Newsbank's Access New Zealand.
Blogpost

Journal, Magazines, Newspapers Journal, Magazines, Newspapers

By Simoneccl
Publications Finder is probably one of the most useful tools in the toolbox for researchers looking for journal articles.
Publications Finder is probably one of the most useful tools in the toolbox for researchers looking for journal articles.
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Teens

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Reviews for Young Adults: November 2019 Reviews for Young Adults: November 2019

By Aliciaccl
We have a bunch of people passionate about recommending the best stuff for teens and young adults. Check out their November picks.
We have a bunch of people passionate about recommending the best stuff for teens and young adults. Check out their November picks.
Blogpost

Tūranga NCEA Study Hall in November Tūranga NCEA Study Hall in November

By Cclstaff
Are you looking for a place to study for the 2019 NCEA exams? The following spaces in Tūranga have been booked for you to study in.
Are you looking for a place to study for the 2019 NCEA exams? The following spaces in Tūranga have been booked for you to study in.
Staff List

RHS Book Club October 2019 RHS Book Club October 2019

recommended by UpperRiccartonLibrary
Today was the last book club of the year for our seniors and the last EVER for our Year 13s. Lots of re-reads, either as blob-out reading…
Today was the last book club of the year for our seniors and the last EVER for our Year 13s. Lots of re-reads, either as blob-out reading…
Online Resource

eResources for youth eResources for youth

eResources for fun and study - you can access them for free, wherever you are. All you need is your library card number and password / PIN.
eResources for fun and study - you can access them for free, wherever you are. All you need is your library card number and password / PIN.
Blogpost

Podcast - Youth activism Podcast - Youth activism

By Cclstaff
Episode of human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with suggested resources and reading on the topics of activism and protest.
Episode of human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with suggested resources and reading on the topics of activism and protest.
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