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Christchurch Photo Hunt: 1 to 31 October 2026
The Photo Hunt is on now! Share your photos old and new and be in to win Riverside Market vouchers
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Christchurch Photo Hunt: 1 to 31 October 2026
The Photo Hunt is on now! Share your photos old and new and be in to win Riverside Market vouchers
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Ageing Positively Week: 17 to 24 October
Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week.
Christchurch Heritage Festival: 16 to 26 October
Explore the interesting and fun local history events, exhibitions, and activities on at the Christchurch Heritage Festival.
Mental Health
Explore mental health resources available from your library. Mental Health Awareness Week is Monday 12 to Sunday 18 October 2026.
Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities.
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Ageing Positively Week: 17 to 24 October
Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week.
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Tahi
Find trusted information about Aotearoa New Zealand faster with Tahi, an AI-powered research tool.
The Crypt Collection: Kanopy
Halloween is on its way. Watch spooky movies of all sorts - haunted houses, zombies, ghosts, curses, witches, vampires, and classics.
Library from Home
Access library services from home or when you are out & about — streaming movies, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and more!
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Tahi
Find trusted information about Aotearoa New Zealand faster with Tahi, an AI-powered research tool.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You: October 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.
Biography and memoir reading guide
True stories of artists, inventors, icons, and influencers, as well as everyday people.
Horror fiction reading guide
Recommended reading lists for a range of horror fiction sub-genres, horror authors to try, and other horrific resources.
New For You
New For You: October 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
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
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Bookshops and Bookshop Day
Saturday 10 October 2026 is Bookshop Day. We celebrate the world of the bookshop, with historic photos and books.
WHAIAO - Moana
WHAIAO is a celebration of Mātauranga Māori and our specialized Ngā Pounamu Māori Collections. Explore the titles of our MOANA phase.
Mental Health
Explore mental health resources available from your library. Mental Health Awareness Week is Monday 12 to Sunday 18 October 2026.
Mindful Colouring for Wellbeing, part of a series
Take a a little time for yourself during Mental Health Awareness Week. Drop in anytime throughout the week to enjoy some mindful colouring.
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Bookshops and Bookshop Day
Saturday 10 October 2026 is Bookshop Day. We celebrate the world of the bookshop, with historic photos and books.