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Labour Day
The history behind the New Zealand Labour Day holiday. Our libraries are all closed on Monday 28 October 2024.
Christchurch Heritage Festival: 12 to 28 October 2024
Explore the interesting and fun local history events, exhibitions, and activities on at the Christchurch Heritage Festival.
Write on!: Ōtautahi Author Fest
Calling all authors, from the published and prolific through to intrepid beginners! This October we'll have a range of events for writers.
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present exhibition at Tūranga
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present is on until 24 November at Te Pito Huarewa / Southbase Gallery, Tūranga.
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Creativebug
Get making with Creativebug. Access thousands of online art and craft video classes for free.
The Mires by Tina Makereti: audiobook
Listen to the audiobook of The Mires by Ōtautahi Christchurch writer Tina Makereti. It's available on Libby now, no holds and no queue.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: audiobook
Listen now with BorrowBox’s latest feature – the best titles without the queues!
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - October
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our boooook buyers!
New Titles
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
Horror fiction reading guide
Recommended reading lists for a range of horror fiction sub-genres, horror authors to try, and other horrific resources.
Biography and memoir reading guide
The true stories of artists, inventors, icons, and influencers, as well as everyday people.
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
The Cycling Pioneers by Michael Toohey - Book Launch Tūranga
Nov 4th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join author Michael Toohey and publishers Kennett Brothers to celebrate the launch of The Cycling Pioneers, Free, no bookings required.
Cuppa and Craft at Aranui Library (ages 60+), part of a series
Oct 25th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for a weekly social morning at the library with a free hot drink and biscuits. Feel free to bring a craft project along.
Craft Snippets: Let Us Celebrate
Nov 27th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bring along one of your handmade creations to put on display and a small plate of food to share. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Tūranga Sessions: Digital Zine Workshop
Oct 31st | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
We will cover creating digital zines using the Adobe suite and the vinyl printer for collage zines. Ages 14+, $5.85 per person.