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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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Cook Islands Māori Language Week
Kia orana! 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Māori Language week is on from Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 August 2026.
WHAIAO presents: Books of Mana - Panel Discussion
Aug 8th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Jacinta Ruru, Angela Wanhalla & Jeanette Wikaira discuss ‘Books of Mana: 180 Māori Authored Books of Significance’. Free, bookings required
Library from Home
Access library services from home or when you are out & about — streaming movies, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and more!
Ferment with Richard Till and Nicholas Brown
Aug 11th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Follow the fascinating transformation from grape juice to wine as Richard Till and Nicholas Brown of Black Estate share stories. $48.15
Featured
WHAIAO presents: Books of Mana - Panel Discussion
Aug 8th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Jacinta Ruru, Angela Wanhalla & Jeanette Wikaira discuss ‘Books of Mana: 180 Māori Authored Books of Significance’. Free, bookings required
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.
For Readers
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
New titles
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
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Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Monday Book Group July 2026
Recommendations from customers shared at the Book Group meeting at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library on the 2nd Monday of each month.
New For You - History & Current Events - August 2026
New titles that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Thursday Book Group July 2026
The books we discussed at the Thursday Book Group for July. Everyone is welcome to come to our free event, last Thursday of the month.
The Calamity Club has landed in uLibrary
Listen to The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett and other new eAudiobooks. Available now in uLibrary.
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Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Monday Book Group July 2026
Recommendations from customers shared at the Book Group meeting at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library on the 2nd Monday of each month.