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Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week

Ḁlalum 'ḁus 'e gasav ne fäeag rotuḁm te'is. Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week is on from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 May 2025.

Like Bodies Like Minds Fair Day

May 17th | 10:30am - 3:00pm
A feel good clothing swap, zine fair and market celebrating our diverse rangatahi community.

WORD Christchurch Festival and Events

There are 3 WORD events in May: Dervla McTiernan & Michael Bennett; Kirsty Gunn; Lars Mytting. Read more about WORD festivals & events.

Youth Week - 19 to 25 May 2025

Stickers, temporary tattoos, clothes swap, crochet and more! Find out what's happening for Youth Week from 19 to 25 May.

Events

New Zealand Sign Language

Find out more about New Zealand sign language and browse NZSL resources. NZ Sign Language Week is from 5 to 11 May 2025.

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eResources

eResources

Streaming Music

Browse our onliine streaming music eResources.

Listen to The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty

A compelling story combining sharp wit, lovable and eccentric characters. Read by Caroline Lee. Available now on BorrowBox, no waitlist!

Listen to The Women by Kristin Hannah on BorrowBox

Listen to this story of devastating loss and epic love. Read by Julia Whelan. Available now, no waitlist!

Read Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu on Libby now!

A tragicomedy set in the confines of a 1994 Daihatsu Mira, Poorhara is a journey of epic proportions. No wait list for our featured eBook.

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Streaming Music

Browse our onliine streaming music eResources.

For Readers

For Readers

New For You - May 2025

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

Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.

True crime reading guide

Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.

Fantasy fiction reading 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.

New For You

New For You - May 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

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DNA – Why test? A panel discussion with those who have

Jun 5th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for this unique event where we talk to library staff who have had their DNA tested for family history reasons.

Library closures or changes in hours or services

May 12, 2025
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.

Michael Bennett & Dervla McTiernan at Tūranga: Tues 13 May

WORD Christchurch hosts two authors who are HUGE in crime writing. Book your tickets; it's on at Tūranga on Tuesday 13 May, 6pm to 7pm.
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