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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
I want to ...
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Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
Library Newsletters
We'd love to tell you about new books and resources, cool events, & services you can use. Subscribe now for subject-specific newsletters!
Book clubs and reading groups
Want to talk about books and ideas? Join a book club or reading group!
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
Library Newsletters
We'd love to tell you about new books and resources, cool events, & services you can use. Subscribe now for subject-specific newsletters!
Book clubs and reading groups
Want to talk about books and ideas? Join a book club or reading group!
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
eResources
eResources
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Listen to We all live here on BorrowBox
Jojo Moyes latest novel We all live here is available to listen to now on BorrowBox. No waitlists.
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Listen to We all live here on BorrowBox
Jojo Moyes latest novel We all live here is available to listen to now on BorrowBox. No waitlists.
Featured
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - February 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.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
Romance reading guide
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
New For You - February 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.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
Romance reading guide
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
New For You
New For You - February 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
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Just added
Just Added
Suffrage Stitchers
Feb 20th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Add your stitches to The Tapestry Trust of New Zealand's Suffrage Panel. The project is being led by enthusiastic embroiderers.
Art at the library - Charcoals
Feb 21st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Try out the medium of charcoal sketching in our beginner-friendly summer art sessions from the top floor of Tūranga. $5 per person.
Art at the library - Watercolours
Feb 28th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Try out the mediums of watercolour painting in our beginner-friendly summer art sessions from the top floor of Tūranga. $5 per person.
Longlisted for the Ockham Non-fiction awards & available now
Longlisted in the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Non-fiction categories. Read them now in BWB collections.
Suffrage Stitchers
Feb 20th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Add your stitches to The Tapestry Trust of New Zealand's Suffrage Panel. The project is being led by enthusiastic embroiderers.
Art at the library - Charcoals
Feb 21st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Try out the medium of charcoal sketching in our beginner-friendly summer art sessions from the top floor of Tūranga. $5 per person.
Art at the library - Watercolours
Feb 28th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Try out the mediums of watercolour painting in our beginner-friendly summer art sessions from the top floor of Tūranga. $5 per person.
Longlisted for the Ockham Non-fiction awards & available now
Longlisted in the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Non-fiction categories. Read them now in BWB collections.
Explore
Suffrage Stitchers
Feb 20th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Add your stitches to The Tapestry Trust of New Zealand's Suffrage Panel. The project is being led by enthusiastic embroiderers.