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WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
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WORD Christchurch Festival 2026
The programme is out! WORD Christchurch Festival is on from 1 to 6 September 2026. Read all about events, writers, and get librarian picks!
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WHAIAO Exhibition: 8 August to 29 November
An exploration and celebration of Māori worldviews & the items we are humbly able to hold in our collections at Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
Tonga Language Week
Mālō e lelei. Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga - Tonga Language Week is on from Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 August 2026.
Aotearoa New Zealand Children's Book Week
NZ Children's Book Week is on from 15 to 21 August. The theme is Reading Around Aotearoa. Find out what's on, and explore reading resources.
Did they really do that? Cantabrians' world record quests, part of a series
Aug 18th, All day
Cantabrians have always embraced a challenge. The 1970s & 1980s were peak decades for attempting to break a world record, any world record!
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WHAIAO Exhibition: 8 August to 29 November
An exploration and celebration of Māori worldviews & the items we are humbly able to hold in our collections at Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.
eResources
eResources
I want to research: eResources for deep dives and study
Access thousands of full text journals, discover primary sources, research your family history and more. Free with your library membership.
Talking Books Book Club
Join the Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary. This month's title is Black Silk & Sympathy by Deborah Challinor.
Libby Reads Book for August - Register for the Live Event
Join us for an evening of discussion with Emma Viskic, author of Resurrection Bay, August's featured Libby Reads title on Libby.
eResources
I want to research: eResources for deep dives and study
Access thousands of full text journals, discover primary sources, research your family history and more. Free with your library membership.
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For Readers
New For You - August 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.
Arts and literature reading guide
Find fun reads that shed light on your favourite music, theatre or literature. Reads that inform and entertain just like great works of art.
Historical fiction reading guide
Recommended titles for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.
New For You
New For You - August 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
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The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet
Troy reviews the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 winner, The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet.
Spinster, Married, Widowed: Exhibition, part of a series
Learn about some fabulous women who were so much more than their marital status.
Extra Lives: Interactive Video Game Concert: Fri 25 Sept
Sep 25th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Extra Lives is a fully narrated, inclusive choose-your-own-adventure game where you are the main character. Book your tickets now.
Podcast - Language learning in Aotearoa
Discussion about the benefits of language learning and the importance of making language learning a compulsory part of the Curriculum.
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The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet
Troy reviews the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 winner, The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet.