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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa
May is NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. 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 NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. Find out about music events at libraries, and explore our music resources.
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Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week
Ḁlalum 'ḁus 'e gasav ne fäeag rotuḁm te'is. Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week is on from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 May 2025.
Like Bodies Like Minds Fair Day
May 17th | 10:30am - 3:00pm
A feel good clothing swap, zine fair and market celebrating our diverse rangatahi community.
WORD Christchurch Festival and Events
There are 3 WORD events in May: Dervla McTiernan & Michael Bennett; Kirsty Gunn; Lars Mytting. Read more about WORD festivals & events.
Youth Week - 19 to 25 May 2025
Stickers, temporary tattoos, clothes swap, crochet and more! Find out what's happening for Youth Week from 19 to 25 May.
Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week
Ḁlalum 'ḁus 'e gasav ne fäeag rotuḁm te'is. Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week is on from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 May 2025.
Like Bodies Like Minds Fair Day
May 17th | 10:30am - 3:00pm
A feel good clothing swap, zine fair and market celebrating our diverse rangatahi community.
WORD Christchurch Festival and Events
There are 3 WORD events in May: Dervla McTiernan & Michael Bennett; Kirsty Gunn; Lars Mytting. Read more about WORD festivals & events.
Youth Week - 19 to 25 May 2025
Stickers, temporary tattoos, clothes swap, crochet and more! Find out what's happening for Youth Week from 19 to 25 May.
Featured
Featured
Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week
Ḁlalum 'ḁus 'e gasav ne fäeag rotuḁm te'is. Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week is on from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 May 2025.
eResources
eResources
Streaming Music
Browse our onliine streaming music eResources.
Listen to The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty
A compelling story combining sharp wit, lovable and eccentric characters. Read by Caroline Lee. Available now on BorrowBox, no waitlist!
Listen to The Women by Kristin Hannah on BorrowBox
Listen to this story of devastating loss and epic love. Read by Julia Whelan. Available now, no waitlist!
Read Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu on Libby now!
A tragicomedy set in the confines of a 1994 Daihatsu Mira, Poorhara is a journey of epic proportions. No wait list for our featured eBook.
Streaming Music
Browse our onliine streaming music eResources.
Listen to The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty
A compelling story combining sharp wit, lovable and eccentric characters. Read by Caroline Lee. Available now on BorrowBox, no waitlist!
Listen to The Women by Kristin Hannah on BorrowBox
Listen to this story of devastating loss and epic love. Read by Julia Whelan. Available now, no waitlist!
Read Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu on Libby now!
A tragicomedy set in the confines of a 1994 Daihatsu Mira, Poorhara is a journey of epic proportions. No wait list for our featured eBook.
Featured
Streaming Music
Browse our onliine streaming music eResources.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - May 2025
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
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
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 Urban Fantasy.
New For You - May 2025
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
Explore the latest eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, & stuff for kids and teens.
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 Urban Fantasy.
New For You
New For You - May 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Join the library. It's free!
Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
Youth Week - 19 to 25 May 2025
Stickers, temporary tattoos, clothes swap, crochet and more! Find out what's happening for Youth Week from 19 to 25 May.
DNA – Why test? A panel discussion with those who have
Jun 5th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for this unique event where we talk to library staff who have had their DNA tested for family history reasons.
Library closures or changes in hours or services
May 12, 2025
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.
Youth Week - 19 to 25 May 2025
Stickers, temporary tattoos, clothes swap, crochet and more! Find out what's happening for Youth Week from 19 to 25 May.
DNA – Why test? A panel discussion with those who have
Jun 5th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for this unique event where we talk to library staff who have had their DNA tested for family history reasons.
Library closures or changes in hours or services
May 12, 2025
Check for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures.