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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! Events at libraries take place from 14 to 28 February 2026.
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Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
Library Newsletters
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Sunday 22 February 2026 - Earthquake Commemorations
Sunday 22 February 2026 is the 15th anniversary of the 2011 quake. There are commemorations taking place in Christchurch.
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Kura Takiura: Learning at Christchurch City Libraries
Our programmes for ākonga from Years 0 to 13 bring literacy-based experiences to life through creativity and exploration.
Library Newsletters
We'd love to tell you about new books and resources, cool events, & services you can use. Subscribe now for subject-specific newsletters!
Sunday 22 February 2026 - Earthquake Commemorations
Sunday 22 February 2026 is the 15th anniversary of the 2011 quake. There are commemorations taking place in Christchurch.
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
eResources
eResources
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Listen to We all live here on BorrowBox
Jojo Moyes latest novel We all live here is available to listen to now on BorrowBox. No waitlists.
Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
The uLibrary app has been updated
Jan 30, 2026
Check the APP Store or Google Play to make sure you have the latest version of the uLibrary app.
Listen to We all live here on BorrowBox
Jojo Moyes latest novel We all live here is available to listen to now on BorrowBox. No waitlists.
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Aotearoa New Zealand eResources
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand and Ōtautahi Christchurch eResources. Free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
Romance reading guide
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
New For You - February 2026
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
New this week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Personal development reading guide
Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.
Romance reading guide
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
New For You
New For You - February 2026
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
New titles
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Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - join online now.
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Listen to Hamnet on uLibrary
Explore the tender story behind the film. Hamnet is available to listen to on uLibrary now.
Share your library story
Feb 16, 2026
We'd love to hear from you about your library life. Please fill out this form if you have a library story of photo we can share.
Heritage Highlights - Treasured around the world
Feb 24th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Julia Bradshaw, Senior Curator of Human History at Canterbury Museum, talks about the travels of pounamu. Free, bookings required.
Craft Snippets: Embroidery with Julie Clemett
A report back from a Craft Snippets event with embroiderer Julie Clemett who has a strong interest in traditional Ukrainian embroidery.
Listen to Hamnet on uLibrary
Explore the tender story behind the film. Hamnet is available to listen to on uLibrary now.
Share your library story
Feb 16, 2026
We'd love to hear from you about your library life. Please fill out this form if you have a library story of photo we can share.
Heritage Highlights - Treasured around the world
Feb 24th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Julia Bradshaw, Senior Curator of Human History at Canterbury Museum, talks about the travels of pounamu. Free, bookings required.
Craft Snippets: Embroidery with Julie Clemett
A report back from a Craft Snippets event with embroiderer Julie Clemett who has a strong interest in traditional Ukrainian embroidery.
Explore
Listen to Hamnet on uLibrary
Explore the tender story behind the film. Hamnet is available to listen to on uLibrary now.