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Matariki - Māori New Year 2017

Fun and interesting events in celebration of Māori New Year and Te Iwa o Matariki - The Nine Stars of Matariki.

Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Temp Bishopdale Library closing 8 July

ōWhatarau: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre is opening on Saturday 22 July 2017 on the site of the former Bishopdale Creche.

CINCH: Community Information Christchurch CINCH: Community Information Christchurch

CINCH Community Information Christchurch

Visit CINCH, a one-stop online community directory with thousands of community organisations, clubs and continuing education providers.

Bored children Bored children

Podcast: Child poverty & The Budget 2017

Episode from specialist human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with recommended reading on the topics of child poverty and economics.

New Central Library construction photos New Central Library construction photos

New Central Library under construction

See the latest photos from the construction site on the Gloucester-Colombo St corner.

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Shifting Points of view
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Shifting points of view 1 to 16 Sept Shifting points of view 1 to 16 Sept

WORD Christchurch's Shifting points of view at the Christchurch Arts Festival is a bumper crop of sessions from top writers & commentators.
WORD Christchurch's Shifting points of view at the Christchurch Arts Festival is a bumper crop of sessions from top writers & commentators.
Fight Like A Girl
Big Blue Sky
Māori Boy
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Shifting points of view 2017 Shifting points of view 2017

recommended by StaffPickles
WORD Christchurch presents Shifting Points of View at the Christchurch Arts Festival, from 1 to 16 September. Here's a reading list.
WORD Christchurch presents Shifting Points of View at the Christchurch Arts Festival, from 1 to 16 September. Here's a reading list.
Comic book discussion group
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Comic Book Discussion Group at Shirley Comic Book Discussion Group at Shirley

Jun 24th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Road
Hey comic fans! Join a group of like-minded adults to talk about your fave comics and graphic novels. Come along to Shirley Library.
Hey comic fans! Join a group of like-minded adults to talk about your fave comics and graphic novels. Come along to Shirley Library.
Uncover huraina
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uncover - huraina uncover - huraina

The latest issue of uncover - huraina is out. Explore the resources, content, events, programmes and people of Christchurch City Libraries.
The latest issue of uncover - huraina is out. Explore the resources, content, events, programmes and people of Christchurch City Libraries.
American Street
Reading Allowed
In Fine Style
Staff List

Stuff we love: June 2017 Stuff we love: June 2017

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Our team share the stuff they are loving this month. A Staff Pickles list.
Our team share the stuff they are loving this month. A Staff Pickles list.
Tami Neilson. Image supplied
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Tami Neilson curls up with a good book Tami Neilson curls up with a good book

By Kimccl
Hot ticket Tami Neilson kicks off her Songs of Sinners tour, performing in Christchurch tonight (Thursday 25th May).
Hot ticket Tami Neilson kicks off her Songs of Sinners tour, performing in Christchurch tonight (Thursday 25th May).
In the Sea There Are Crocodiles
Hope in A Ballet Shoe
Persepolis
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They Did What?! They Did What?!

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Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs galore. Some favourite books by and about people whose lives are completely different from mine.
Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs galore. Some favourite books by and about people whose lives are completely different from mine.
comics
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Five Comics You Should Read (June 2017) Five Comics You Should Read (June 2017)

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The pick of the comics Malcolm's read in the past few weeks, including a NZ comic for kids.
The pick of the comics Malcolm's read in the past few weeks, including a NZ comic for kids.

Kids

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School holiday events & activities School holiday events & activities

Find out what's on for Christchurch kids in the school holiday. They start on 8 July.
Find out what's on for Christchurch kids in the school holiday. They start on 8 July.
Matariki 2017
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Matariki for Tamariki Matariki for Tamariki

Find out all about the traditions of Māori New Year on our Matariki for Kids page.
Find out all about the traditions of Māori New Year on our Matariki for Kids page.
KidsFest
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KidsFest 2017 KidsFest 2017

By Donna R
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids in Christchurch and Canterbury. It runs from 8 to 22 July. Bookings are open now.
KidsFest is full of winter holiday fun for kids in Christchurch and Canterbury. It runs from 8 to 22 July. Bookings are open now.
Hungry caterpillar
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Win The Very Hungry Caterpillar tickets Win The Very Hungry Caterpillar tickets

By Donna R
We are running two exciting competitions during June and July this year. Express your creativity and be in to win 1 of 10 family passes.
We are running two exciting competitions during June and July this year. Express your creativity and be in to win 1 of 10 family passes.
Old Macdonald
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Old MacDonald heard a fart Old MacDonald heard a fart

By Missbeecrafty
Miss Manners would probably be spinning in her grave*, but seriously, I don't know when I've laughed so hard ...
Miss Manners would probably be spinning in her grave*, but seriously, I don't know when I've laughed so hard ...
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eResources

Big Library Read
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Big Library Read is back Big Library Read is back

By Simoneccl
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict is this month's Big Library Read. You can get this eBook on OverDrive right now - no holds, no queues,…
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict is this month's Big Library Read. You can get this eBook on OverDrive right now - no holds, no queues,…
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Learn a new skill 24/7 Learn a new skill 24/7

Find it 24/7 with our eResources: Lynda.com, Smartmath Practice, Mango Languages, and eDS - eResources Discovery Search.
Find it 24/7 with our eResources: Lynda.com, Smartmath Practice, Mango Languages, and eDS - eResources Discovery Search.
Jazz
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All that jazz - Naxos Music Library Jazz All that jazz - Naxos Music Library Jazz

By Simoneccl
We have a new streaming music service — Naxos Music Library Jazz.
We have a new streaming music service — Naxos Music Library Jazz.
eResources
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Learn a language with Rosetta Stone Learn a language with Rosetta Stone

By Simoneccl
We are pleased to introduce our latest eResource Rosetta Stone Library Solution, an online language learning tool.
We are pleased to introduce our latest eResource Rosetta Stone Library Solution, an online language learning tool.
BWB Books
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New eResource - The BWB Collections New eResource - The BWB Collections

By Simoneccl
Bridget Williams Books (BWB) have a series of online collections that are now available at Christchurch City Libraries.
Bridget Williams Books (BWB) have a series of online collections that are now available at Christchurch City Libraries.
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Blog

New Books - 23 June

06/23/2017

Alice Grundy feeding Topsy the horse:…

06/23/2017

Fun with Farts - Old MacDonald heard…

06/23/2017

Podcast - Child poverty and the Budge…

06/22/2017

National Volunteer Week 2017

06/19/2017

Māori

Row, Row, Row your Waka
Nga Manu Tukutuku e Whitu o Matariki
Tā Daniel hākari matariki
Te Huihui o Matariki
Tāwhirimātea
The Seven Kites of Matariki
The Little Kiwi's Matariki
Matariki
Daniel's Matariki Feast
Stories From Our Night Sky
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Matariki resource list Matariki resource list

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About Matariki / Māori New Year and Te Kātao a Matariki: The Water Stars of Matariki - selected picture books, astronomy, and web resources.
About Matariki / Māori New Year and Te Kātao a Matariki: The Water Stars of Matariki - selected picture books, astronomy, and web resources.
Te Hokowhitu A Tu : the Maori Pioneer Battalion in the First World War / Christopher Pugsley
Te popi whero
1916
The Last Maopo
Kei wareware tātou
Ūkaipō ō Tātou Whakapapa
Te Pakanga
Te Puea
Maori in the Great War
How We Remember
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Māori Contribution to WWI Māori Contribution to WWI

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A list highlighting resources about the Māori contribution to WWI, with something for everybody - images, audio, video and more.
A list highlighting resources about the Māori contribution to WWI, with something for everybody - images, audio, video and more.
Maori women in leadership
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Podcast - Indigenous women in leadership Podcast - Indigenous women in leadership

By Cclstaff
The latest episode from Speak up - Kōrerotia featuring local women talking on the topic of leadership, with recommended reading.
The latest episode from Speak up - Kōrerotia featuring local women talking on the topic of leadership, with recommended reading.
Rehua Marae
Resource

Tī Kōuka Whenua Tī Kōuka Whenua

Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
Explore the vibrant past of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region that extends back many hundreds of years before 1850.
Te Whata Raki
Resource

Te Whata Raki Te Whata Raki

Come and discover our online world Te Whata Raki. It is now in Google Play store as an app, as well as for iPad 2+.
Come and discover our online world Te Whata Raki. It is now in Google Play store as an app, as well as for iPad 2+.
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Local History

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Alice Grundy feeding Topsy the horse Alice Grundy feeding Topsy the horse

By Simonccl
Photo from Kete Christchurch, a collection of photographs and stories about Christchurch and Canterbury, past and present.
Photo from Kete Christchurch, a collection of photographs and stories about Christchurch and Canterbury, past and present.
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140 years ago 140 years ago

By Sarahdcl
The College or Clock tower block was built in front of the laboratory on Worcester Street and both were officially opened on the 7 June 1877
The College or Clock tower block was built in front of the laboratory on Worcester Street and both were officially opened on the 7 June 1877
Sign of the Kiwi, 1922
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100 years ago: Sign of the Kiwi opens 100 years ago: Sign of the Kiwi opens

By Karengccl
In June 1917, the new tea house at the summit of Dyer’s Pass was officially opened. Find out the history of The Sign of the Kiwi.
In June 1917, the new tea house at the summit of Dyer’s Pass was officially opened. Find out the history of The Sign of the Kiwi.
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Winter Sports in Canterbury: Ice Skating Winter Sports in Canterbury: Ice Skating

By Simonccl
A fascinating look at the places Cantabrians have enjoyed that most wintery of activities... ice skating.
A fascinating look at the places Cantabrians have enjoyed that most wintery of activities... ice skating.
Nuclear-free NZ
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30 years nuclear-free New Zealand 30 years nuclear-free New Zealand

By Cclstaff
Podcast episode from specialist human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with recommended reading and resources.
Podcast episode from specialist human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia with recommended reading and resources.
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Teens

Half of A Yellow Sun
The Paris Architect
SPQR
Jack of Diamonds
Pieces Of Sky
American Gods
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RHS Book Club May 2017 RHS Book Club May 2017

recommended by UpperRiccartonLibrary
RHS Book Clubbers make their picks for best reading of the month.
RHS Book Clubbers make their picks for best reading of the month.
Shakespeare
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#Covfefe ... Trump & Shakespeare? #Covfefe ... Trump & Shakespeare?

By Kateccl
Kate has heaps of solutions to help you love your Shakespeare more than you did before. Including pick a path adventures!
Kate has heaps of solutions to help you love your Shakespeare more than you did before. Including pick a path adventures!
The end of Oz
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Dorothy Must Die!: The End of Oz Dorothy Must Die!: The End of Oz

By Fionaccl
Fee reads the last book in Danielle Paige's young adult series set in the land of Oz.
Fee reads the last book in Danielle Paige's young adult series set in the land of Oz.
Dr G
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Dr G Dr G

Dr G is here to provide support and suggestions for any genuine problem you may have with health, sexual health or relationship issues.
Dr G is here to provide support and suggestions for any genuine problem you may have with health, sexual health or relationship issues.
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Podcast - Cyberbullying Podcast - Cyberbullying

By Cclstaff
An episode from human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia focusing on cyberbullying. With recommended reading and library resources.
An episode from human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia focusing on cyberbullying. With recommended reading and library resources.
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