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Christchurch Photo Hunt: 1 to 31 October 2026
Start getting your photos together for Photo Hunt!. 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
Start getting your photos together for Photo Hunt!. Share your photos old and new and be in to win Riverside Market vouchers
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities. Bookings are open now.
Sustainable living
Find out about the Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, events, and stash and clothing swaps happening in Sustainable Spring.
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.
What's on
Find out about what's happening in libraries in September, October, and November. Read it online or pick up a brochure from your library.
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Join us for school holiday fun and learning
Come to the library in the school holidays for bookable programmes and free drop-in activities. Bookings are open now.
eResources
eResources
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes videos, podcasts, and photography.
Curious about collectables? Check Carter's Price Guide
Discover the value behind the vintage at Carter's Price Guide.
Hate to wait? Listen now in BorrowBox
There's no need to wait to listen to this Crime Writer's Association Dagger award winner. The Good Father is available now in BorrowBox.
eResources
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes videos, podcasts, and photography.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - September 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 - September 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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Book launch: Liv Sisson – Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa
Nov 4th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Liv Sisson, author of Fungi of Aotearoa, for an engaging conversation about her latest book, Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa.
New For You - September 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems — chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Children's Cooking
Get your next tasty read in this list filled with stories and recipes about and for kids! All curated by our Children's Librarians.
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Book launch: Liv Sisson – Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa
Nov 4th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Liv Sisson, author of Fungi of Aotearoa, for an engaging conversation about her latest book, Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa.