eResources
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eResources
Talking Books Book Club: The Nancys
Talking Books Book Club from uLibrary has a great new title for October, The Nancys, by R.W.R. McDonald.
Bookworms Book Club: Where The World Turns Wild - Oct 2020
Bookworms Book Club, uLibrary's kids bookclub has a great new eAudiobook for October, Where the World Turns Wild by Nicola Penfold.
New Titles: Selector Picks - RBDigital eMagazines - October
Have look at the new RBdigital eMagazines recently added to our collection. Many of these are also available in print.
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Tamariki - Kids
After school clubs & programmes
Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached & require bookings.
Rangatahi - Teens
Reviews for Young Adults - October 2020
Librarian picks of the best reads for teens - from new fantasy series to manga.
Local history
Christchurch Heritage Festival 24 October to 8 November 2020
Explore the interesting and fun local history events, exhibitions, and activities on at the Christchurch Heritage Festival.
Te Ao Māori
WORD Christchurch Spring Festival: Loopy Tunes book launch
Sunday 1 November 3pm to 5pm
Fabulous musical duo Loopy Tunes are coming to WORD to launch the new books in their Rainbow Collection! Free, bookings required.
Explore
Tamariki - Kids
After school clubs & programmes
Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached & require bookings.
Rangatahi - Teens
Reviews for Young Adults - October 2020
Librarian picks of the best reads for teens - from new fantasy series to manga.
Local history
Christchurch Heritage Festival 24 October to 8 November 2020
Explore the interesting and fun local history events, exhibitions, and activities on at the Christchurch Heritage Festival.
Te Ao Māori
WORD Christchurch Spring Festival: Loopy Tunes book launch
Sunday 1 November 3pm to 5pm
Fabulous musical duo Loopy Tunes are coming to WORD to launch the new books in their Rainbow Collection! Free, bookings required.
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Recommended
Explore our recommended reading in fiction and non-fiction: literary prizes, WORD Christchurch literary events, new titles, booklists, and more.
Featured fiction
Horror fiction reading guide
Recommended reading lists for a range of horror fiction sub-genres, horror authors to try, and other horrific resources.
New in...
New titles in different categories
Hot topics
Hot topics
Follow WORD Christchurch Spring Festival coverage this week!
The WORD Christchurch Spring Festival is bringing you literature, ideas, & entertainment. Some events are free.
Tokelau Language Week
Tokelau Language Week - Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau 2020 is on 25 October – 31 October. Find resources on Tokelau language and culture.
Halloween for kids
Halloween is on 31 October every year. Find books and other resources to help make your Halloween extra spooky!
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