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Best books of 2018 for kids and teens

Librarians have picked their best books of 2018 for kids and teens. Heaps of excellent reading to explore!

Interview with Steph Matuku

Steph Matuku has two books out at the moment, one for kids and one for young adults. She answered our questions about life and writing.

Nutcracker diorama – A family challenge

See the winners & entrants in our Nutcracker diorama family challenge on display in the Library at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre 9 to 27 Nov.

Just for Kids

Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, Arthur & more

An interview with Rhys Darby

Funnyman Rhys Darby has teamed up with Scholastic in a fun new fiction series for kids. He talked to us about it.

Recommended

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New titles - November 2018 New titles - November 2018

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.
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Join the library online Join the library online

Join online & start using library eResources straight away! Read newspapers & eBooks, browse mags, listen to eAudiobooks, & do research.
Join online & start using library eResources straight away! Read newspapers & eBooks, browse mags, listen to eAudiobooks, & do research.
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Help the Bookbots at Tūranga Help the Bookbots at Tūranga

Scan the Bookbot targets on each floor of Tūranga to interact with the Bookbots and help get the knowledge you need to fix their ship!
Scan the Bookbot targets on each floor of Tūranga to interact with the Bookbots and help get the knowledge you need to fix their ship!
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Fantasy fiction genre guide Fantasy fiction genre guide

Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Urban Fantasy.
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Urban Fantasy.
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A Fashionable Day at the Races A Fashionable Day at the Races

By Donna R
Titfers, trilbies, fascinators ... Get Hatted for Cup Day! The library has lovely books, magazines, & eMagazines starring HATS.
Titfers, trilbies, fascinators ... Get Hatted for Cup Day! The library has lovely books, magazines, & eMagazines starring HATS.
Staff List

Stuff we love - November 2018 Stuff we love - November 2018

recommended by StaffPickles
Our team share the stuff they are loving this month. A Staff Pickles list.o
Our team share the stuff they are loving this month. A Staff Pickles list.o
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Horror fiction genre guide Horror fiction genre guide

Recommended reading lists for a range of horror fiction sub-genres, horror authors to try, and other horrific resources.
Recommended reading lists for a range of horror fiction sub-genres, horror authors to try, and other horrific resources.
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Kaveh Akbar - Poet Kaveh Akbar - Poet

By Fionaccl
Fee reports back on a WORD event by internationally acclaimed Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar & local poet Erik Kennedy.
Fee reports back on a WORD event by internationally acclaimed Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar & local poet Erik Kennedy.
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CWA Dagger Awards CWA Dagger Awards

Like British crime fiction? Then you'll want to check out the winners of this year's Crime Writers Association Dagger Awards.
Like British crime fiction? Then you'll want to check out the winners of this year's Crime Writers Association Dagger Awards.

Community

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Spark Jump Workshops at Hornby & Linwood Spark Jump Workshops at Hornby & Linwood

Spark Jump is designed to get families in low-income communities with the care of children (0 to 18) online. Find out if you are eligible.
Spark Jump is designed to get families in low-income communities with the care of children (0 to 18) online. Find out if you are eligible.
News

Parklands Library is closed for repairs Parklands Library is closed for repairs

Parklands Library is closed for six months as it undergoes a major upgrade & repairs. Mobile library will provide services.
Parklands Library is closed for six months as it undergoes a major upgrade & repairs. Mobile library will provide services.
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Local History

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Inside the Four Avenues Inside the Four Avenues

By Ludelib
The Christchurch Documentary Project looks at life in the inner city. Exhibition opens Wednesday 21 November, 5.30pm at Tūranga.
The Christchurch Documentary Project looks at life in the inner city. Exhibition opens Wednesday 21 November, 5.30pm at Tūranga.
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A fire, a lady and a singed parrot A fire, a lady and a singed parrot

By Katccl
Today we know the Ilam Homestead as the University of Canterbury's staff club but another house existed on the site and burnt down in 1910.
Today we know the Ilam Homestead as the University of Canterbury's staff club but another house existed on the site and burnt down in 1910.
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Strength and Perseverance: exhibition Strength and Perseverance: exhibition

Oct 18th | 9:00am - Feb 28th | 8:00pm
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2,…
A digital exhibition about the fight for women's rights and independence. It explores what has been achieved and how we got here.
A digital exhibition about the fight for women's rights and independence. It explores what has been achieved and how we got here.
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Discovery Wall Discovery Wall

Tūranga is the home of New Zealand’s largest digital touchwall. Find out more, and how you can contribute to this unique heritage resource.
Tūranga is the home of New Zealand’s largest digital touchwall. Find out more, and how you can contribute to this unique heritage resource.
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University students champagne breakfast University students champagne breakfast

By Simonccl
Students having a champagne breakfast on the Deans Ave/Blenheim Road roundabout, 1983. An image from the Discovery Wall website.
Students having a champagne breakfast on the Deans Ave/Blenheim Road roundabout, 1983. An image from the Discovery Wall website.
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Blog

Motherhood Missed: Stories from…

21/11/2018

A fire, a mysterious lady and a…

20/11/2018

Fiction A to Z newsletter

19/11/2018

Courage Day 2018

15/11/2018

Inside the Four Avenues - exhibition…

14/11/2018

Teens

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An Evening with Jack Hartley An Evening with Jack Hartley

Nov 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tūranga
Join Jack Hartley, a Christchurch based writer for young adults, for a Q&A discussion and readings from his debut novel All the Other Days.
Join Jack Hartley, a Christchurch based writer for young adults, for a Q&A discussion and readings from his debut novel All the Other Days.
Staff List

Best of 2018 for teens Best of 2018 for teens

recommended by ChristchurchKids
Librarians have picked the best books for teens in 2018. Have a browse for some excellent reading.
Librarians have picked the best books for teens in 2018. Have a browse for some excellent reading.
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Women of the World: Pounamu Gracie Women of the World: Pounamu Gracie

Nov 8th | 9:00am - Nov 30th | 6:00pm
New Brighton Library
Women of the World is an exhibition of works by 15 year old local artist Pounamu Gracie.
Women of the World is an exhibition of works by 15 year old local artist Pounamu Gracie.
Staff List

RHS Book Club October 2018 RHS Book Club October 2018

recommended by UpperRiccartonLibrary
It's the last book club of the year for our seniors, and the last book club EVER for some of our Year 13s ...
It's the last book club of the year for our seniors, and the last book club EVER for some of our Year 13s ...
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Christchurch City Libraries for teens Christchurch City Libraries for teens

A guide to the library - from joining & membership, to study & eResources, & library events as well as finding your next great read.
A guide to the library - from joining & membership, to study & eResources, & library events as well as finding your next great read.
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What's On

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Parklands Library closed for repairs Parklands Library closed for repairs

Parklands Library is closed for six months as it undergoes a major upgrade & repairs. Mobile library will provide services.
Parklands Library is closed for six months as it undergoes a major upgrade & repairs. Mobile library will provide services.
Blogpost

Inside the Four Avenues Inside the Four Avenues

By Ludelib
The Christchurch Documentary Project looks at life in the inner city. Exhibition opens Wednesday 21 November, 5.30pm at Tūranga.
The Christchurch Documentary Project looks at life in the inner city. Exhibition opens Wednesday 21 November, 5.30pm at Tūranga.
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Join the library Join the library

Join online & start using library eResources straight away! Read newspapers & eBooks, browse mags, listen to eAudiobooks, & do research.
Join online & start using library eResources straight away! Read newspapers & eBooks, browse mags, listen to eAudiobooks, & do research.
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Typical Coaster - Phil Walsh author talk Typical Coaster - Phil Walsh author talk

Phil will share yarns about growing up on the West Coast, & discuss experiences of his grandfather's Alzheimers. (Fri 9 Nov & Weds 21 Nov)
Phil will share yarns about growing up on the West Coast, & discuss experiences of his grandfather's Alzheimers. (Fri 9 Nov & Weds 21 Nov)
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uncover - huraina uncover - huraina

The latest copy of the free library magazine uncover - huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of the free library magazine uncover - huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
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eResources

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Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书 Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书

By Hongwangccl
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…
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Just for Kids Just for Kids

By Simoneccl
Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, Arthur & more
Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, Arthur & more
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eMagazines eMagazines

By Simoneccl
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
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Playing with genealogy in the library Playing with genealogy in the library

By Simoneccl
Who are you? Simone has delved into her past using Christchurch City Libraries' family history eResources. Here's what she discovered ...
Who are you? Simone has delved into her past using Christchurch City Libraries' family history eResources. Here's what she discovered ...
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Tutor available 24/7 - Lynda.com Tutor available 24/7 - Lynda.com

By Simoneccl
Have you started studying this year and feel a little out of your depth? Here is something to help you be at the top of the class.
Have you started studying this year and feel a little out of your depth? Here is something to help you be at the top of the class.
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Māori

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Parihaka Parihaka

There was a peaceful resistance to a militia invasion of Taranaki settlement Parihaka 5 November 1881. Discover the Christchurch connection.
There was a peaceful resistance to a militia invasion of Taranaki settlement Parihaka 5 November 1881. Discover the Christchurch connection.
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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.
Event

Pūtoi - Family learning time Pūtoi - Family learning time

Nov 25th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tūranga
Every month learn about a different kaupapa Māori (Māori subject) in a whānau-friendly environment. Places are limited so bookings required.
Every month learn about a different kaupapa Māori (Māori subject) in a whānau-friendly environment. Places are limited so bookings required.
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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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Podcast – Tā moko Podcast – Tā moko

By Cclstaff
Sally Carlton talks to an academic, a moko practitioner and a photographer about the meaning and mana of tā moko, traditional Māori tattoo.
Sally Carlton talks to an academic, a moko practitioner and a photographer about the meaning and mana of tā moko, traditional Māori tattoo.
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