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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.

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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.

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Christchurch Family History Expo at Tūranga: 2-3 August 2025

Come to the expo - find out more about DNA, how to trace your Scottish and Irish ancestors, learn about Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu, and more.

WORD Christchurch Festival 2025

Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.

Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week

Kam na bane ni mauri. Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week is on from Sunday 6 to Saturday 12 July 2025.

Best of 2025

Staff pick their favourite books, audiobooks, and movies of 2025 so far.

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WORD Christchurch Festival 2025

Find out about WORD Christchurch, the writers and books featured in the festival, on from 27 to 31 August.

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Mango Languages

Join the conversation. There's more than 70 languages to explore in Mango Languages.

Unlimited borrowing on Libby

This collection is a game-changer for book clubs and group reading. Enjoy unlimited access to a selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Listen to Parade by Rachel Cusk on BorrowBox

Midway through his life, an artist begins to paint upside down. Listen to this eAudiobook read by Genevieve Gaunt. Available now, no wait.

What better time to curl up in a hyggekrog

Curl up in your hyggekrog and discover the magic of a new language with Mango Languages.

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Mango Languages

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For Readers

New For You - July 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

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Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.

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.

Mystery fiction reading guide

From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.

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New For You - July 2025

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.

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Library closures or changes in hours or services

Jul 12, 2025
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.

Health and Wellbeing at WORD Christchurch Festival 2025

WORD events you might like if you are interested in health and wellbeing - topics include menopause, resilience, and epic adventures.

Rainbow Warrior bombing

The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior took place on 10 July 1985, in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, killing photographer Fernando Pereira.

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Jul 12, 2025
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