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Redwood Library will close for improvements from Monday 29 July to Monday 26 August.  

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Redwood Library will close Sat. 27 July

The Redwood Library will be closed for improvements from Monday 29 July 2019 for 4 weeks and is scheduled to reopen on Monday 26 August

Justices of the Peace (JPs)

Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. Find out more about JPs, what they do, and where to find them.

Podcast: Refugee resettlement in NZ

Episode from Human Rights radio show, Speak up Kōrerotia, with recommended reading on the topic of refugees in New Zealand.

Technology Programmes - eKnow How

Explore library sessions from basic computer skills to music production. Some are pay-for, & some are free drop-ins. Book your spot now!

Fendalton Library reopens Monday 29 July

Fendalton Library and Service Centre building is closed for improvements and will reopen on Monday 29 July.

eResources

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Kanopy is here! Kanopy is here!

By Simoneccl
Welcome to Kanopy - this online video streaming service is full of award-winning independent, international, classic films, & docos.
Welcome to Kanopy - this online video streaming service is full of award-winning independent, international, classic films, & docos.
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Frocks and bodices: BBC period dramas Frocks and bodices: BBC period dramas

By Simoneccl
Simone recommends some great BBC period dramas, films and TV series available online via Access Video.
Simone recommends some great BBC period dramas, films and TV series available online via Access Video.
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Learn English online with eResources Learn English online with eResources

By Simoneccl
Learn or need to improve your English? We have eResources that can help!
Learn or need to improve your English? We have eResources that can help!
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RBdigital Comics RBdigital Comics

By Simoneccl
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
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Haynes Manuals AllAccess Haynes Manuals AllAccess

By Simoneccl
Do you like tinkering with cars, scooters, & motorbikes? Haynes Manuals AllAccess gives you access to over 600 online motor manuals.
Do you like tinkering with cars, scooters, & motorbikes? Haynes Manuals AllAccess gives you access to over 600 online motor manuals.
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Naxos Music Library World Naxos Music Library World

By Simoneccl
We are very excited to announce our latest music eResource - Naxos Music Library World. It's a celebration of musical diversity.
We are very excited to announce our latest music eResource - Naxos Music Library World. It's a celebration of musical diversity.
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eMagazines eMagazines

By Simoneccl
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
New eMagazines in the RBDigital Magazines collection - read 'em for free.
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Just for Kids Just for Kids

By Simoneccl
Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, Arthur…
Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, Arthur…
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Treaty of Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
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Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书 Libby for travelling families 方便旅行家庭的电子 书

By Hongwangccl
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…
旅行的季节又到了！很多华人朋友都利用孩子假期、圣诞节和春节回国探亲或出国旅游。有时在图书馆遇到华人顾客因出国前忘记还书需交超期罚款很是同情。自己也曾在回国时为找孩子的英文阅读材料煞费苦心。其实，这些问题都可以用图书馆的电子资源eResources 解决。OverDrive…

Teens

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Crossing fantasy with Lara Croft Crossing fantasy with Lara Croft

By Claireccl
Claire reads the latest from Young Adult fantasy and sci-fi author Maria V. Snyder and gives it 8/10!
Claire reads the latest from Young Adult fantasy and sci-fi author Maria V. Snyder and gives it 8/10!
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The Boy Who Steals Houses The Boy Who Steals Houses

By Amyccl
A gritty contemporary YA novel is heart-breaking and gritty and raw and I loved it.
A gritty contemporary YA novel is heart-breaking and gritty and raw and I loved it.
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eResources for youth eResources for youth

eResources for fun and study - you can access them for free, wherever you are. All you need is your library card number and password / PIN.
eResources for fun and study - you can access them for free, wherever you are. All you need is your library card number and password / PIN.
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The Rift by Rachael Craw The Rift by Rachael Craw

By Amyccl
The Rift by Rachael Craw - nominated for Best Young Adult Fiction in the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
The Rift by Rachael Craw - nominated for Best Young Adult Fiction in the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
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Moon landing Moon landing

On 20 July 1969 (21 July, New Zealand time) the first humans visited the moon. Find books and online resources about this historic event.
On 20 July 1969 (21 July, New Zealand time) the first humans visited the moon. Find books and online resources about this historic event.
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Huraina Huraina

The Winter issue of our free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
The Winter issue of our free library magazine Huraina is out - read it online or grab a paper copy.
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NZIFF 2019: Films from books NZIFF 2019: Films from books

By Donna R
It's time to browse the brochure, it's time to light the lights! The New Zealand International Film Festival is coming!
It's time to browse the brochure, it's time to light the lights! The New Zealand International Film Festival is coming!
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AV Studio Interview - Ali Kouzehgari AV Studio Interview - Ali Kouzehgari

By Alexchchlibrary
Alex chats to AV Studio regular, Ali Kouzehgari about how he uses the studio and what he's learned about making music.
Alex chats to AV Studio regular, Ali Kouzehgari about how he uses the studio and what he's learned about making music.
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Conjuring Weird Worlds: China Miéville Conjuring Weird Worlds: China Miéville

By Tomcclibraries
Fantasy, sci-fi and fictional cities. Tom dives deep into the New Weird worlds of author, China Miéville.
Fantasy, sci-fi and fictional cities. Tom dives deep into the New Weird worlds of author, China Miéville.
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City of Christchurch Peace…

19/07/2019

Conjuring Weird Worlds: China Miéville

19/07/2019

Spirituality and Religion newsletter

18/07/2019

Smith's Bookshop manager with early…

18/07/2019

AV Studio Interview - Ali Kouzehgari

17/07/2019

Kids

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After school clubs & programmes After school clubs & programmes

Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached &…
Join us for after school clubs & programmes. Some sessions are free & no bookings required; others have a cost attached & require bookings.
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Elissa Brent Weissman Elissa Brent Weissman

Awesome author of the Nerd Camp series Elissa Brent Weissman is now living in Christchurch, & she answered our NZ kids' authors…
Awesome author of the Nerd Camp series Elissa Brent Weissman is now living in Christchurch, & she answered our NZ kids' authors questions.
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Kanopy is here! Kanopy is here!

By Simoneccl
Kanopy Kids features movies and shows aimed at kids. Check out shows related to favourite books like Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!
Kanopy Kids features movies and shows aimed at kids. Check out shows related to favourite books like Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!
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The Good Egg The Good Egg

By Moata
A cute and humorous picture book about an egg that's trying a little too hard to be good.
A cute and humorous picture book about an egg that's trying a little too hard to be good.
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The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge 2019 The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge 2019

The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge is on again for 2019! Read 7 books and get a free pizza.
The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge is on again for 2019! Read 7 books and get a free pizza.
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What's On

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Phoenix Exhibition Phoenix Exhibition

By Dazaccl
Visit Phoenix: A celebration of creative wellbeing at Tūranga. It showcases Ōtautahi Creative Spaces' art. There are workshops too.
Visit Phoenix: A celebration of creative wellbeing at Tūranga. It showcases Ōtautahi Creative Spaces' art. There are workshops too.
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Who Do You Think You Are? talk Who Do You Think You Are? talk

By Joyciescotland
Fans of the world's most popular family history TV show won't want to miss Dr Nick Barratt's free talk at Tūranga on 8 August.
Fans of the world's most popular family history TV show won't want to miss Dr Nick Barratt's free talk at Tūranga on 8 August.
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Te 'epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki… Te 'epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki…

Kia orana. Join us for a special It's Cook Islands Language Week celebration at Tūranga on Friday 9 August 6pm to 7.30pm.
Kia orana. Join us for a special It's Cook Islands Language Week celebration at Tūranga on Friday 9 August 6pm to 7.30pm.
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Virtual Reality Virtual Reality

Tūranga
Would you like to explore a whole new world in immersive 3D? Explore interactive environments or try VR gaming at the library.
Would you like to explore a whole new world in immersive 3D? Explore interactive environments or try VR gaming at the library.
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Wā Pēpi / Babytimes Wā Pēpi / Babytimes

Multiple libraries
Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including rhymes, songs, stories and play!
Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including rhymes, songs, stories and play!
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Local History

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Peace Celebrations, 19-21 July 1919 Peace Celebrations, 19-21 July 1919

By Simonccl
On Saturday 19 July 1919, the people of Christchurch gathered for a weekend of celebration to mark the end of "the war to end all…
On Saturday 19 July 1919, the people of Christchurch gathered for a weekend of celebration to mark the end of "the war to end all…
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Government Life Building Government Life Building

By Sarahdcl
Photos of the Government Life Building in Cathedral Square which was opened 55 years ago on the 17th July 1964.
Photos of the Government Life Building in Cathedral Square which was opened 55 years ago on the 17th July 1964.
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Quintessential Furniture Co. Quintessential Furniture Co.

By Simonccl
Merv Quinlivan of Quintessential Furniture with a Viking axe replica. 10 November 1977. An image from the Discovery Wall.
Merv Quinlivan of Quintessential Furniture with a Viking axe replica. 10 November 1977. An image from the Discovery Wall.
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Goodbye 86 Gloucester Street Goodbye 86 Gloucester Street

By Joyciescotland
Makers of biscuits, baskets, and boots, purveyors of fine wines, and an olde English pub - welcome to the history of 86 Gloucester St.
Makers of biscuits, baskets, and boots, purveyors of fine wines, and an olde English pub - welcome to the history of 86 Gloucester St.
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Dux de Lux courtyard, 1996 Dux de Lux courtyard, 1996

By Simonccl
Courtyard at the Dux de Lux bar and restaurant (41 Hereford Street), 1996. A local image from the Discovery Wall.
Courtyard at the Dux de Lux bar and restaurant (41 Hereford Street), 1996. A local image from the Discovery Wall.
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Māori

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Tī Kōuka Whenua Tī Kōuka Whenua

Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
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Tāngata Ngāi Tahu Tāngata Ngāi Tahu

By Gregccl
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Volume One is a new book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of fifty people of Ngāi Tahu.
Staff List

Treaty of Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi

recommended by Simone_CCL
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
The BWB Treaty of Waitangi Collection is a rich online resource for Waitangi Day.
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