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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa
May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.
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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa
May is New Zealand Music Month. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.
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Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week
Ḁlalum 'ḁus 'e gasav ne fäeag rotuḁm te'is. Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week is on from Sunday 10 to Saturday 16 May 2026.
Tabletop Tūranga: Friday 5, Saturday 6, & Sunday 7 June 2026
Enjoy a free festival bringing together game lovers, creator, and curious newcomers for demos, workshops, talks and play.
Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
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Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week
Ḁlalum 'ḁus 'e gasav ne fäeag rotuḁm te'is. Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week is on from Sunday 10 to Saturday 16 May 2026.
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New For You - May 2026
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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Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
True crime reading guide
Truth can be stranger than fiction and just as gripping - read tales of murder, investigations, trials, and the wrongfully imprisoned.
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Romantasy.
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New For You - May 2026
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Mahjong for Teens - 10-18 years - (tū)
Jul 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you interested in learning or playing Mahjong, the old Chinese game? Come along and join in a friendly game at Tūranga.
Hatch the Dragon Egg VR - 12-16 years - (sh)
Jul 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dragons need your help to protect their eggs! Through the magic Virtual Reality, work with others to protect the dragon eggs & win a prize.
Te Hōtēra Kārara - Bug Hotels, & more - 5-15 years - (su)
Jul 9th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about how to grow food at home, design and then make your own bug hotel & journal to record your guests & how well your plant grows.
Te Hōtēra Kārara - Bug Hotels, & more - 5-15 years - (tū), part of a series
Jul 7th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about how to grow food at home, design and then make your own bug hotel & journal to record your guests & how well your plant grows.
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Mahjong for Teens - 10-18 years - (tū)
Jul 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you interested in learning or playing Mahjong, the old Chinese game? Come along and join in a friendly game at Tūranga.