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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.
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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.
I want to ...
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What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Christchurch Pride: March 2026
Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, gaming, and a Beat Saber Tournament.
Library Newsletters
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Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
Looking for a meeting room or space for an event? Find out about rooms and bookable spaces in libraries.
What's on
Our Autumn brochure is out now, read it online or pick up a copy at the library. Find out about the fun and learning happening in libraries.
Christchurch Pride: March 2026
Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, gaming, and a Beat Saber Tournament.
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!
Meeting rooms and bookable spaces in libraries
Looking for a meeting room or space for an event? Find out about rooms and bookable spaces in libraries.
eResources
eResources
I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
Listen to Hamnet on uLibrary
Explore the tender story behind the film. Hamnet is available to listen to on uLibrary now.
Listen to Wuthering Heights on Libby - Unlimited borrowing
Discover the the original story behind the 2026 "Wuthering Heights" film adaptation. We have unlimited copies of the eAudiobook on Libby.
I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
Listen to Hamnet on uLibrary
Explore the tender story behind the film. Hamnet is available to listen to on uLibrary now.
Listen to Wuthering Heights on Libby - Unlimited borrowing
Discover the the original story behind the 2026 "Wuthering Heights" film adaptation. We have unlimited copies of the eAudiobook on Libby.
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I want to learn: eResources for learners
Explore eResources for learners. Use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, Mango Languages, and more for free with your library membership.
For Readers
For Readers
New For You - March 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.
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
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!
New For You - March 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.
Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
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!
New For You
New For You - March 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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Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Mar 21st, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!
2026 Libby Book Award winners: eBooks
Picked by a team of staff librarians at Libby, the books were then voted on by over 1,600 librarians and library workers across the U.S.
2026 Libby Book Award winners: eAudiobooks
Nominated by staff librarians at Libby, the books were then voted on by over 1,600 librarians and library workers across the U.S.
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes
Apr 12th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Meet performers from the Showbiz production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Listen to a story, enjoy the fun and be in to win!
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Mar 21st, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!
2026 Libby Book Award winners: eBooks
Picked by a team of staff librarians at Libby, the books were then voted on by over 1,600 librarians and library workers across the U.S.
2026 Libby Book Award winners: eAudiobooks
Nominated by staff librarians at Libby, the books were then voted on by over 1,600 librarians and library workers across the U.S.
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes
Apr 12th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Meet performers from the Showbiz production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Listen to a story, enjoy the fun and be in to win!
Explore
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world, part of a series
Mar 21st, All day
Our Insect Neighbours: a closer look at their hidden world. Visit to see all sorts of wonderous critters and learn something new!